2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 70%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback, 70% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, the car lost power, stalled, and rolled backwards down an incline. Fortunately, the brakes worked allowing me to bring the car to a safe stop. The dealer has been trying to repair the car for 40 days (the repair is not complete). The repair included replacing the front motor. When I went online to the Audi forums, it appears many drivers have experienced the same problem. Some type of refrigerant leak causes a failure of the front electric motor which causes the car to lose drive power (stall). …”
NHTSA complaint #11584726, filed 2024-04“the horn is at an extremely low volume/pitch. Can barely hear it especially for other drivers inside their vehicle. Someone almost crashed into me and I pressed the horn but it was barely audible.”
NHTSA complaint #11548157, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be charged using the home charging station. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact later received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V842000 (Electrical System) regarding the home power outlet and charging cable. The failure mileage was 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11570952, filed 2024-02, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated that after charging the vehicle to 80 percent, the vehicle only achieved 91 miles of travel time. The help system warning light was continuously illuminating. The contact stated that the turn signal intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that the Lane Keep Assist intermittently failed to operate as designed, and the doors occasionally failed to open with the key fob nearby. …”
NHTSA complaint #11570870, filed 2024-02, 85 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V842000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that he had plugged the compact portable charging system into a 220/240V wall socket that licensed electricians had installed. The contact stated that after returning to the residence a short time later, there was a burning plastic odor inside the garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567270, filed 2024-01, 1,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253347Apr 6, 2024Audi is providing an updated 220V/240V charging unit cable and a compact/portable charging system software update for vehicles included in this service action. Updated claiming…
- 10249584Jan 30, 2024Affected vehicles will receive the latest software version via a software update. This software contains an optimized self-diagnosis function for the high-voltage battery. In…
- 10245616Nov 15, 2023This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
- 10241484Aug 29, 2023This bulletin requests that technicians create a PSS record when there is a red warning for electrical system fault, the vehicle does not start, or the vehicle does not start…
- 10241486Aug 1, 20233.0L engine sound generator malfunctioning Belt noise from starter generator Check engine lamp - DTC P240200 stored in ECM Check engine lamp is on, DTC (s) P010600, P023600…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 70% |
| 2022 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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