Most common 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi Q4 e-tron complaints by model year
2024 Audi Q4 e-tron recalls (3)
Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Onboard
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron owners say
Electrical system
The contact leased a 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated after the dealer had delivered the brand-new vehicle to the contact, the contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V125000 (Electrical System); prior to the lease agreement; however, the dealer failed to disclose the recall information to the contact, and the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to charge. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure could be related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V125000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while idling and opening the front driver's side door to grab a parking lot ticket, the vehicle turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had temporarily failed to charge. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Brakes
The contact owned a 2024 Audi Q4 E-tron. The contact stated upon driving into the parking lot of an occupied charging station at 30-35 MPH and attempting to pull into the charging station, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and spun several times. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and attempted to steer the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pressed the Push to Start button to stop the vehicle, but the passenger's side of the vehicle hit and knocked down a small tree, crashed into an embankment, and the vehicle stopped. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to exit the vehicle. There was no injury sustained. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to G & C Auto Body(3440 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566) to be repaired. …
On three occasions, while in regenerative braking mode, my car failed to engage the brakes at low speeds. After pressing on the brake pedal for several seconds with no response, the wheels then locked completely - but only after the car had traveled had traveled around 30 feet. The dealer has inspected the car and has not been able to replicate the problem, so they say there is nothing they can do to correct it (although they are NOT saying that they don't believe me). There were no warning lights or messages about a failed system - the brakes just didn't work. This was very unnerving to me, and I don't see how I can drive the car without some corrective measures taken. I was fortunate that these incidents happened where no person or other car was nearby, but that was only luck. I reported the three incidents to the dealer, and brought the car in twice for them to inspect the car.
Driver assistance
The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message "Vehicle Sound Malfunction! Pedestrian Cannot Hear Vehicle. Please Contact Service" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the electric vehicle sound alert system was malfunctioning. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer's solution for the failure was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 600.
I was stopped in line at a drive through. The car started rolling (electric cars should not do that) so I tapped the brakes. The car started accelerating and I started braking hard and the car just sped up. Auto braking and collision warning did not kick in. The car slammed into the car parked in front of me and drove it forward about 10 feet. The driver has soft tissue injuries as do I. In the past, it has also lost acceleration while driving did not respond to the gas pedal. I frequently get warnings that the safety features are temporarily not working.
2024 Audi Q4 e-tron engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | RWD | 112 / 94 / 103 MPGe | 265 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 107 / 92 / 100 MPGe | 258 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Q4 e-tron rates use caution: 3.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the Q4 e-tron at the same age. It is one of the Q4 e-tron years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron?
The electrical system — 15 complaints, 68% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (4) and driver assistance (3).
How many recalls does the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron, the most recent from February 28, 2025 (dc/dc converter). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi Q4 e-tron?
Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024. See the full Audi Q4 e-tron years comparison.
At what mileage do 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 88% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.