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#BS-2023-AUDQ4E-3A222023 Audi Q4 E Tron
Based on reports from 31 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 31 complaints, 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
8 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (8 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2023 Audi Q4 E Tron: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2023 Audi Q4 E Tron, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Audi Q4 E Tron, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Audi Q4 E Tron, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2023 Audi Q4 E Tron, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Audi Q4 E Tron. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
AIR BAGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q4 E-TRON and Q4 E-TRON Sportback vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2023 Audi Q4 E Tron vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
31
Class avg
124
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 31 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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