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2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 340 on record.

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints4

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

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron recalls 2

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #26V698000 · manufacturer #93SK · 21/10/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the rem…

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery NHTSA Campaign #25V125000 · manufacturer #AUDI: 93FR WV: 93CJ · 28/02/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 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 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.

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.

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron SUV RWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

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 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 434

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 434.

This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.

Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026

This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.

Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.

Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.

Bulletin TSB_2078648_4 · Structure · Sep 2026

Certain high-voltage (HV) battery cell modules may have an internal connection used to monitor battery voltage that may not have been adequately welded due to a manufacturing issue. If this condition is present, the battery monitoring system may display incorr…

Bulletin Circular 93RA · Sep 2026

Certain high-voltage (HV) battery cell modules may have an internal connection used to monitor battery voltage that may not have been adequately welded due to a manufacturing issue. If this condition is present, the battery monitoring system may display incorr…

Bulletin Dealer 93RA · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.

Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim.

Bulletin TSB_2073860_2 · Structure · Sep 2026

This bulletin provides a combined software update; ID.S 5.6.3 for Audi Q4 V7T BL.

Bulletin TSB_2082962_2 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Q4 E-TRON AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

Issue: On certain vehicles, the on-board charger (OCDC) could fail. As a result, the 12 V battery will not charge and could cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This problem will cause warning lights to turn on and warning messages to display before any loss of power. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels may increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The comp…

Transport Canada #2025100 · Feb 2025

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron vehicles on record

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2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 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 are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron?

Across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, electrical system, forward collision avoidance.

What is the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

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