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.
2023 Audi Q4 E-TRONProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2023 Audi Q4 E-TRON, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-842 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Audi Q4 E-TRON has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
3Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Air bags
2Steering
1Structure
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 3 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 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.
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
2023 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.
On Friday, XXX, I stopped my vehicle in a parking spot, exited, and returned to my vehicle. I put it in drive, moved from the parking spot, and before I could reach 10 mph, the vehicle began to shake/vibrate violently, and the dash lit up with electrical system malfunction warning. On Saturday,…
I am reporting a severe safety recall compliance failure and fraudulent reporting by an authorized dealership regarding a 2023 Audi electric vehicle. On May 30, 2024, under Repair Order 227719, the dealership officially certified to the NHTSA and Audi that Safety Recall 93U6 (Compact/Portable…
I purchased the Audi Q4 Etron new. The issue that I'm bring up is 'self-acceleration' I had the intial incident 10/2025 where the car self accelerated (Audi Case open) but can't reproduce which almost pin a kid between my vehicle and another vehicle. I was able to react quickly to prevent a death.…
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