Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron Problems by Year

We compared every Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron model year from 2024 using 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No Q4 Sportback E-Tron year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
5complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20245
Owner complaints per model year, Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20245—1ElectricalFew

* Complaints compared with the median Q4 Sportback E-Tron year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2024
    240%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2024
    120%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2024
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2024
    120%
  • Other / not specified
    120%
  • Brakesworst: 2024
    120%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2024
    120%

Latest Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron recalls

Electrical system › Propulsion system › DC/DC converter

NHTSA recall 25V-125 · Feb 28, 2025 · 13,769 vehicles

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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron should you avoid?

None of the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (2), windows, wipers & sunroof (1) and engine & cooling (1). Electrical complaints peak in the 2024 model year.

How many recalls has the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron had?

1 recall across 2024. The model year with the most is 2024.

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.