2024 Audi Q4 e-tron: common problems and reliability
· 2021-2026Too new to grade yet.
22 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Q4 e-tron?The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. Owners most often flag wireless charging pad overheats phones and fails to charge them effectively.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron vehicles (US, public record).
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Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Q4 e-tron
electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard
Campaign 23V842000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
Campaign 24V361000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q4 E-TRON and Q4 E-TRON Sportback vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Campaign 25V125000Volkswagen 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.
What owners report on the 2021-2026 Q4 e-tron
Owner sentiment for the 2021-2026 Q4 e-tron is mixed and leans critical.
- Very frequentWireless charging pad overheats phones and fails to charge them effectively
- RecurrentInterior uses hard, cheap, scratchy plastics
- RecurrentInfotainment software is poor and lacks simple features such as personalized electric seat memory
- RecurrentRear drum brakes
- IsolatedRear trunk/hatch opening sensor works inconsistently
Owner insights for the 2021-2026 Q4 e-tron. Read the full 2021-2026 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Q4 e-tron listings typically run $25,415–$28,845.
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