no report yet
Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2025 Audi Q4 E-TRONProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2025 Audi Q4 E-TRON, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-125 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Audi Q4 E-TRON has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Service brakes
1Forward collision avoidance
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 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 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A loss of drive power increases 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
2025 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
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Audi Q4 E-TRON safety ratings
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Q4 E-TRON owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT: HIGH-SPEED BRAKING SURGE & ELECTRICAL FAILURE Life safety concerning ! 1. Braking Failure at Highway Speeds: The vehicle exhibits a severe safety defect involving unintended acceleration/surging while braking. While driving in 'D' (Drive) mode at approximately 50 MPH, when…
The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated that the high-voltage battery message was displayed. While driving in a parking garage at 5 MPH, the "Driving System Malfunction" message was displayed. The message “Risk of Fire” was displayed. The contact exited and parked the vehicle.…
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