Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 70/100 (GOOD)

2025 Audi Q4 e-tron Reliability Report

The 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron rates good for reliability, but owners report braking and high-voltage battery faults, and one electrical recall is on file.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

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Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity68/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity73/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Mid-ranked of three scored years, with good reliability, a 5-star crash rating, one electrical recall, and few complaints compared with 2024.

Top Issues to Watch

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
TIRES (1)

Should You Buy the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron?

Reliability is good for this model year, but it sits below average among 2025 SUVs. Within the Q4 E-Tron's scored years it falls in the middle of three. The 2024 year rates worse, with 20 complaints and three recalls. The 2026 year rates about the same, and its empty complaint file mostly reflects how little time it has had on the road.

Two of the three complaints involve the electrical system. One owner describes the car surging forward instead of slowing when braking in Drive at about 50 mph, a loss of regenerative braking that lengthened stopping distances and caused near-collisions. Another saw a high-voltage battery warning, then a "Driving System Malfunction" message and a "Risk of Fire" alert at parking-garage speed. The car was towed at roughly 7,000 miles, and the dealer did not diagnose or repair it. Federal recall records show one recall, also in the electrical system. Crash-test results are strong at 5 of 5 stars.

Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed and for any dealer records on charging or electrical faults. Two complaints are too few to show a broad pattern.

Compared to the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron, which scored 1 points higher. See also the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low recall count
+Low complaint frequency
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

−ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Car surges forward instead of slowing when the brakes are applied in Drive at... (2 complaints)

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Reliability: 88/100

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Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

MODERATE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
TIRES (1)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

complaints

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2025 Audi Q4 e-tron Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V1250002025-02-28

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron? Check its history first

Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2025 Audi Q4 e-tron NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 11.3%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags ( )Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, Roof)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Audi Q4 e-tronRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron.

Brake from about 50 mph in Drive on the test drive and confirm the car slows right away without surging.
Check the instrument cluster for high-voltage battery, Driving System Malfunction, or Risk of Fire warnings.
Ask for dealer service records covering any high-voltage battery or electrical warning diagnosis.
Plug into a charger and confirm a charging session starts and runs without error messages.
Run the VIN through federal recall records and confirm any open recalls are completed.

2025 Audi Q4 e-tron Common Problems by Component

3 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

The car surges forward instead of slowing when the brakes are applied in Drive at about 50 mph. The report describes it as a loss of regenerative braking that lengthens stopping distances and causes near-collisions. Charging and electrical faults are also reported. In another case, a high-voltage battery warning appears, then a "Driving System Malfunction" message and a "Risk of Fire" alert at parking-garage speed. The car is towed, and the dealer does not diagnose or repair it. That happens at roughly 7,000 miles. Only 2 complaints are on file, so no broad pattern shows yet.

2 complaints total

TIRES

1 complaint

2026-02-21

Received a low pressure warning and got off the freeway at the next exit, less than 1/2 mile. Unable to stop on freeway. Before even changing lanes the tire blew out all pressure, total failure. Within 15 seconds of low pressure warning. Stopped immediately after exiting freeway and observed the tire was shredded (see pictures).

Best & Worst Audi Q4 e-tron Years

Best Audi Q4 e-tron Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2024

3Recalls

20Complaints

Audi Q4 e-tron Years to Avoid

No Audi Q4 e-tron years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 65 and 71 across 3 scored model years.

See full Audi Q4 e-tron years-to-avoid analysis

Audi Q4 e-tron Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Audi Q4 e-tron reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2024	65/100	Good
2025	70/100	Good
2026	71/100	Good

Audi Q4 e-tron Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	71/100	+1	Good	1	0
2025(selected)	70/100	+5	Good	1	3
2024	65/100	—	Good	3	20

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron reliable?

Reliability is rated good, but it is below average among 2025 SUVs. Only three owner complaints are on file, so the record is thin. Two involve the electrical system, including a loss of regenerative braking and a battery warning that ended in a tow. One electrical recall is on file.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron?

Electrical problems lead, with two of the three complaints. They include surging forward under braking in Drive at about 50 mph and charging faults. Another owner got a high-voltage battery warning, a "Driving System Malfunction" message and a "Risk of Fire" alert at roughly 7,000 miles. Two complaints is too few to call it a broad pattern.

Does the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron have braking problems?

One owner reports a serious one. The car surged forward instead of slowing when the brakes were applied in Drive at about 50 mph. The report describes lost regenerative braking, longer stopping distances and near-collisions. It is a single complaint, so no broad pattern shows yet. Ask the seller for any brake or electrical repair records.

Has the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron been recalled?

Federal recall records list one recall for this model year, in the electrical system. The data gives no further detail, so have a dealer check the VIN to confirm the work was done. For comparison, the 2024 model year has three recalls and the 2026 has one.

Is the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron better than the 2024?

On the data, yes. Both are rated good, but the 2024 rates worse, with 20 complaints and three recalls against three complaints and one recall for 2025. The 2026 rates about the same as 2025 and has no complaints, mostly because it has had little time on the road.

Don’t buy a 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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