Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 71/100 (GOOD)

2026 Audi Q4 e-tron Reliability Report

The 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron has good reliability, with no owner complaints so far and one seat belt recall to check before you buy.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

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Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Best of the three scored years, with no owner complaints yet and a single seat belt recall, though it trails other 2026 SUVs.

Should You Buy the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron?

Good reliability is the verdict here, and this is the strongest of the three scored Q4 E-Tron model years. Context matters, though. Next to other 2026 SUVs, it lands below average. The 2025 model rates about the same, so the two years are close in practice.

Owners have filed no complaints on the 2026 model, so there is no pattern of symptoms to report. That is partly a matter of time. Complaints build up the longer a car is on the road, and this year has had little of it. Federal recall records show one recall, and it covers seat belts. The records we have do not say more about the fault than that.

Before buying, ask the seller or dealer to confirm in writing that the seat belt recall work has been done. If you want a car with a longer track record, the 2025 model is worth a look. It has a few owner complaints and one recall on file, which gives you more history to read before you decide.

See also the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low recall count
+Low complaint frequency

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

Compare 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron With

2026 Nissan Ariya

Reliability: 88/100

Excellent

2026 Cadillac XT6

Reliability: 76/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2026 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

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

2026 Audi Q4 e-tron Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

25V6380002025-09-24

SEAT BELTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Consequence

In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron? Check its history first

Every 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Audi Q4 e-tron NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Not Available)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Not Available)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Not Available)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Info Not Available)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (Info Not Available)LATCH Locations (Not Available)Driver Monitoring System (Info Not Available)Automatic High Beams (Info Not Available)

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.

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(selected)	71/100	+1	Good	1	0
2025	70/100	+5	Good	1	3
2024	65/100	—	Good	3	20

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron reliable?

Yes, it holds a good reliability standing and is the best of the three scored Q4 E-Tron years. Compared with other 2026 SUVs it is below average. It has no owner complaints, but a new model year has had little time to collect them, so that count is not proof of trouble-free ownership.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron?

No common problems show up yet. Owners have filed no complaints for this year. The only issue on record is a federal recall involving seat belts. As more owners report over time, a clearer pattern may form, so check back before relying on a clean complaint record.

Does the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron have any recalls?

Yes. Federal recall records list one recall for this model year, and it falls under seat belts. Ask the seller for proof that the recall repair was completed. A dealer can also check the vehicle's VIN against open recalls before you sign anything.

Is the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron better than the 2025 model?

Only slightly, if at all. Both years have good reliability and rate about the same. The 2026 has no owner complaints and one recall, while the 2025 has three complaints and one recall. The 2026 simply has had less time on the road to collect complaints.

How does the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron compare with other SUVs?

It is below average among 2026 SUVs, even though its own reliability standing is good. Within the Q4 E-Tron lineup it ranks first of three scored years. If you are cross-shopping, compare recall records and complaint histories on rival SUVs, not only this one.

Don’t buy a 2026 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 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 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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