repaired · 2026 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Audi Q4 E-TRONProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi Q4 E-TRON, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-823 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Audi Q4 E-TRON has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Audi Q4 E-TRON recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Lighting control module: software
Risk. Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the headlights are turned on and the turn signals are…
repaired · 2025 Q4
Cable/cord: onboard
Risk. An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Q4 E-TRON year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q4 E-TRON median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Q4 E-TRON owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
As I was coasting into a parking space perpendicular to a curb, sidewalk, and store fronts, about a foot from the curb, the engine ROARED and rapidly accelerated. I removed my foot from the pedal and crashed into a pole supporting the canopy over the sidewalk. The impact was so great that the…
The trunk power liftgate is often falsely activated by the foot-activated sensor. Even when your feet are not moving, if they are anywhere near the sensor it can set it off. This causes the hatch to close on you when you're standing under it with no way to stop it. This happens suddenly with very…
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