Model year guide

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 152 on record.

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined95 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron recalls 5

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) NHTSA Campaign #25V120000 · manufacturer #Audi: 454R VW: 97H3 · 27/02/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Brak…

Fix: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for thi…

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #24V361000 · manufacturer #941L · 22/05/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q4 E-TRON and Q4 E-TRON Sportback vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Fix: Dealers will update the headlight control module with a new data set, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 941L.

Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard NHTSA Campaign #23V842000 · manufacturer #93U6/93U8 · 13/12/2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact c…

Fix: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters …

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #23V189000 · manufacturer #69FA · 22/03/2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Fix: Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69FA.

Back Over Prevention:display Function NHTSA Campaign #22V823000 · manufacturer #VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL · 02/11/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safe…

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and A…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron efficiency & running costs

Combined95 MPGe
City100 MPGe
Highway89 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$800
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range241 mi
Charge time (240V)9 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$4,000
Energy only$4,000
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
180.7 in
Width
73.6 in
Height
63.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Curb weight
4,872–4,883 lb
Front track
62.6 in
Rear track
61.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 5

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Lights And Instruments

Issue: Under certain circumstances, a software problem could cause the ''N'' (Neutral) gear position not to display on the instrument cluster. As a result, you may not be aware when the transmission is in neutral. If this happens, and brakes or parking brake aren't used, the vehicle could roll away. Note: For the Q4 e-tron model, this recall affects both SUV and Sportback model…

Transport Canada #2025099 · Feb 2025

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the parking lamps to turn off when the headlights are turned on and a turn signal is activated. As a result, the parking lamps could be difficult to see. Canadian regulations require the parking lamps to stay on constantly when the headlights are turned on. Safety Risk: Parking lamps that do not work properly could make…

Transport Canada #2024287 · May 2024

Accessories

Issue: Under certain conditions, the plug for the 220 V compact vehicle charging cable could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the cable could overheat while charging. Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by…

Transport Canada #2023659 · Dec 2023

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the head curtain airbags could contact the metal part of the front door seals when they inflate in a crash. If this happens, a side curtain airbag could tear. This could also cause the vehicle not to meet the ejection mitigation requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A head curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk…

Transport Canada #2023163 · Mar 2023

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, after shifting into reverse or manually activating the parking function, the rearview camera image may not display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing…

Transport Canada #2022630 · Nov 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron vehicles on record

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2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron get?

The 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron has a U.S. EPA estimate of 95 MPGe combined (100 city / 89 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.