Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback 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 November 8, 2026. Updated daily.
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
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 Sportback E-TRON median. How we score
2025 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am the owner of a 2025 Audi Q4 55 Sportback e-tron. Both the NHTSA recall lookup and Audi’s official recall website identify safety recall 93SK as outstanding for my vehicle’s VIN. However, when I contacted the Audi dealership’s service department, the service manager told me that recall 93SK did…
I tried to charge my Q4 at home, the charging connector to the car had warning red light. So, I checked up dashboard. It's said that AC charging is limited. Eventually, I can't charge. I went to the audi dealer. They said it's simple software issue. Waited 2 hours, one day works fine. Same issue.…
Vehicle fail to start in drive mode. Noticed "Electrical System malfunction" error. Notified Audi chantilly. So far they didn't provide any loaner vehicle from Audi.
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