Audi is recalling 9,048 certain 2024 and 2025 Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron SUVs in the U.S. because the high-voltage battery may fail and cause a fire. The fix is not ready yet, and Audi’s filing says not every one of these cars needs a charging limit for now. To see whether yours is on the list, run your VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup.
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Checked against NHTSA’s records on Oct. 27, 2026. This page covers the U.S. recall. Audi Obsession is independent and not affiliated with Audi AG or Audi of America, and this is not an official Audi or NHTSA notice.
This Audi Q4 e-tron recall (NHTSA 26V698, Audi code 93SK) was filed by Volkswagen Group of America on Oct. 21, 2026. Audi calls it a voluntary safety recall, made out of an abundance of caution, and says it is not aware of any claims, crashes, fires, injuries or deaths tied to the defect.
Is my Q4 e-tron in the recall?
Only certain cars are. The recall covers 2024 and 2025 model year Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron vehicles. The filing selects cars by their high-voltage battery cells and does not list trims. It says vehicles outside the recall do not contain cells from the identified suspect production population.
| Model | Model years | U.S. vehicles in the recall |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2024 and 2025 | 7,040 |
| Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | 2024 and 2025 | 2,008 |
| Total | 2024 and 2025 | 9,048 |
Audi’s filing estimates that 0.1% of the vehicles involved have the defect. Trim and build date will not tell you whether your car is included, so check the VIN as shown below.
How do I check my VIN?
- Grab your 17-character VIN from your registration card.
- Enter it in NHTSA’s recall lookup. NHTSA says the VINs in this recall became searchable on Oct. 23, 2026.
- Prefer to call? Audi customer service is at 1-800-253-2834, and Audi’s number for this recall is 93SK. The NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline is 1-888-327-4236.
If nothing comes up, your VIN is not on NHTSA’s list for this recall. This is the same kind of VIN check we walked through for the Audi Q3 steering recall.
What is wrong with the battery?
Audi doesn’t know yet. The filing says the root cause is still under investigation. It says certain high-voltage batteries may not meet the required quality standards, and that a state of charge above 80% may trigger thermal propagation, a term for overheating that spreads through the battery pack. The filing states the risk this way: “If thermal propagation occurs, it may result in a vehicle fire.”
The filing also warns that the defect may not show up right away. Audi’s safety committee was informed on Sept. 21 of battery thermal events involving certain Volkswagen Group vehicles that use the same type of high-voltage battery as certain Q4 e-tron vehicles. On Oct. 14 the committee reviewed the information and decided to recall the affected Q4 e-tron vehicles.
Do I have to limit charging to 80%?
It depends on your car’s battery data, and the two official documents word the advice differently. NHTSA’s public notice says owners are advised to charge only to a maximum of 80% until the repair is done.
Audi’s filing is more specific. Vehicles whose battery data does not show a need for further assessment do not require interim measures at this time. If the battery data is unavailable, or it shows that more assessment is needed, owners will be advised to limit charging to 80%, and the car will get an extra battery diagnostic check at an authorized Audi dealer. The filing says the 80% limit stays in place until the final remedy is available, or until customers are told it can be removed.
If you’re not sure which group your car falls in, call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and give the recall code 93SK. NHTSA’s record for this recall does not flag park-outside or do-not-drive advice.
Is there a fix yet?
No. Audi says it is developing the final remedy and will share more once it is available. Per the filing, dealers were to be notified on or before Oct. 23, and Audi plans to mail interim owner letters on or before Dec. 18, 2026. The date for letters saying the remedy is available is listed as to be determined. NHTSA’s Oct. 23 acknowledgment says Audi still has to file an amended report describing the remedy, so details may change.
What if I’m shopping for a used Q4 e-tron?
Check the VIN of any 2024 or 2025 Q4 e-tron or Q4 Sportback e-tron before you commit. A recall follows the car, not the owner. If you’re new to buying used, our first used Audi guide covers the basics. Nothing in Audi’s filing or NHTSA’s notice addresses used-car values or sales.
What we still don’t know
- What caused the battery problem.
- What the final fix is, and when it arrives.
- Which owners will be told to limit charging to 80%.
- Whether Audi’s amended filing changes the list of vehicles or the advice.
If a used 2024 or 2025 Q4 e-tron is on your shortlist, take our free Audi PPI Checklist to the pre-purchase inspection once the VIN check is done. The inspection won’t show recall status.
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