2025 Audi Q4 e-tron: common problems and reliability
The 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and tires. Owners most often flag software and electronic system failures — "drive system failure" errors rendering the car immobile, requiring towing; infotainment (mmi) freezes, lag, and disconnections from carplay/android auto; unreliable audi connect app with missing features (e.g., remote lock/unlock) and server outages; keyless entry intermittently failing. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
3
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
electrical system
2
tires
1
vehicle speed control
1
service brakes
1
Recalls affecting the 2025 Q4 e-tron
electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Campaign 25V125000
Volkswagen 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 batte…
What owners say across generations
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear divide between appreciation for traditional Audi virtues and significant criticism of its execution as an electric vehicle. The vehicle is consistently praised for its quiet, refined ride quality, comfortable a
Software and Electronic System Failures — "Drive system failure" errors rendering the car immobile, requiring towing; infotainment (MMI) freezes, lag, and disconnections from CarPlay/Android Auto; unreliable Audi Connect app with missing features (e.g., remote lock/unlock) and server outages; keyless entry intermittently failing. Frequency: very frequent.
Air Conditioning (A/C) System Failures — Complete loss of cooling, requiring repair of leaks or component replacement; parts on backorder leading to lengthy repair times. Frequency: recurrent.
Interior Material Quality — Extensive use of hard, scratchy plastics on dash and door panels; excessive piano black trim that scratches easily; perceived as cheap and not befitting the luxury segment or price. Frequency: very frequent.
Braking System Anomalies — Pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal during regenerative braking, described as intense; dismissed by manufacturer as "normal operation" but concerning to owners. Frequency: recurrent.
Range and Charging Inconsistencies — Real-world range sensitive to speed and weather, often falling short of estimates; battery management criticized as inferior to competitors; charging speed capped and may stop randomly or not adhere to set limits. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q4 e-tron.
Typical used price
Used Q4 e-tron listings typically run $26,997–$31,980 across 2022 to 2025 model years.