This page covers 4 recalls, 15 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron.
103 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Complaints for the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron are spread across a small number of reports, with the electrical system drawing the most attention. Owners describe warning systems activating unexpectedly, including alerts suggesting a serious electrical fault, with the car generating audible warnings that prompted at least one owner to move the vehicle out of a garage over fire concerns. A couple of owners report unintended acceleration, describing the vehicle accelerating without driver input and being difficult to stop. Steering complaints and forward collision avoidance issues each appear in a pair of reports, though details across those are limited. With only 15 total complaints on file, most issues here are reported by one or two owners rather than representing a clear recurring pattern, so the complaint picture for this model year remains thin.
15
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron has 4 recalls, the most serious being a head curtain airbag that can tear during deployment after catching on a metal edge in the door seal, leaving occupants without full protection in a crash.
A separate recall covers the onboard charging system: the charging cable or outlet can overheat and create a fire risk. On the visibility side, incorrect headlight control module software can cause the parking lights to stop working properly when the headlights are on and a turn signal is active, reducing how visible the vehicle is to other drivers. There is also an instrument cluster issue where the gear position indicator may fail to display correctly, which can lead to a rollaway if the driver assumes the vehicle is in park without engaging the parking brake.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel may not correctly show which gear the transmission is in (Park, Reverse, Neutral, or Drive).
What the fix does
Dealers will update the brake control unit software at no charge to fix the display.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlight control module may have incorrect software installed, causing the headlights to not function properly and fail safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the headlight control module software to the correct version at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When charging at 100% using the 220V/240V portable charging cable, some home outlets lack sufficient capacity, causing the outlet or cable to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the 220V/240V charging cable with a new one equipped with a temperature sensor at no cost. Use only 110V charging or public stations until replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During airbag deployment, the head curtain airbag may deform the door seal, exposing the metal inlay inside. This exposed metal can tear the airbag.
What the fix does
Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
