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Audi Q4 E-TronModel year report

2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
103 MPGecombined, Electric RWD · 112 city / 94 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The part named most often is electrical system, with 11 complaints (65% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 806 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the onboard and 309 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I am reporting a severe safety recall compliance failure and fraudulent reporting by an authorized dealership regarding a 2023 Audi electric vehicle. On May 30, 2024, under Repair Order 227719, the dealership officially certified to the NHTSA and Audi that Safety Recall 93U6 (Compact/Portable Charging System Cable) was fully completed. The dealership never actually removed or replaced the hazardous, fire-prone charging hardware. The original recalled cable (Part Number: 8V4.971.675.BB) remains in my home and is available for inspection. …”

NHTSA complaint #11751185, filed 2026-07

Brakes: “I have noticed on my Audi Q4 in about 4 different occasions that when I applied the brakes in situations like when traffic suddenly stops, the car and wheels shakes in an uneven, irregular way. Like I never expected before in my more than 45 years driving BMW, Mitsubishi, Mazda. …”

NHTSA complaint #11648000, filed 2025-03

Engine: “Car alarmed that my EV had a major electrical issue and made sirens outside as to warn others to not come close and keep distance as if the car will catch fire or explode. I replicated this warning again sitting in the car. Fearing the car will catch fire I had it moved out of my garage. My Audi Service Center was not able to replicate the issue and I provided video and photo evidence of the danger. They claim that car works normal. In the photo is the battery light and sos light on. In addition, all safety features failed to work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11652841, filed 2025-04

Forward collision avoidance: “As I began to move the car, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. I attempted to brake before reaching the stop sign, but the car continued to gain speed. I estimate the vehicle reached approximately 60 mph. Within seconds, I collided with two vehicles and then a palm tree, sustaining a frontal impact. The entire incident occurred within approximately two to three seconds, during which the vehicle accelerated rapidly. Despite the collision, the airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not lock, and neither the brake system warning nor the automatic braking system activated.”

NHTSA complaint #11712662, filed 2026-01

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,000 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2024202572026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Q4 e-tron RWDElectricsingle-speed11294103 MPGe$750
Q4 e-tron quattro AWDElectricsingle-speed978793 MPGe$800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 806 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 806 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi Q4 E-Tron

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20242280045——Too new
2023172,0004—103 MPGe—Too new

All Audi Q4 E-Tron model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 11 complaints (65% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron (Q4 e-tron, Electric) at 103 MPGe combined, 112 city and 94 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.