Model year 2022 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2022 Audi Q4 e-tron: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron at 95 MPGe combined with 241 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

5

EPA combined MPGe

95

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACK.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Audi Q4 e-tron recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission: Gear position indication (prndl) and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V120000 Reported Feb 27, 2025
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. Audi: 454R VW: 97H3)
Components
Power train: Automatic transmission: Gear position indication (prndl); Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module
Units affected
60,490 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 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 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software

NHTSA 24V361000 Reported May 22, 2024
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 941L)
Units affected
17,797 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the headlights are turned on and the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the headlight control module with a new data set, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 941L.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Charging: Cable/cord: Onboard

NHTSA 23V842000 Reported Dec 13, 2023
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 93U6/93U8)
Units affected
93,196 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags

NHTSA 23V189000 Reported Mar 22, 2023
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 69FA)
Units affected
5,224 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69FA.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Display function

NHTSA 22V823000 Reported Nov 2, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL)
Units affected
2,607 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Audi Q4 e-tron fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Audi Q4 e-tron EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Q4 e-tron quattroElectric (80 and 150 kW Asynchron 3-Phase)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity100/89/95 MPGe241 mi
35.6 kWh/100 mi
$8000
Q4 e-tron Sportback quattroElectric (80 and 150 kW Asynchron 3-Phase)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity100/89/95 MPGe241 mi
35.6 kWh/100 mi
$8000

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Audi Q4 e-tron crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Audi Q4 e-tron owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron, most recently on Sep 24, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system5
Vehicle speed control3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Unknown or other2
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Lane departure: Warning1
Power train1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi Q4 e-tron model years

Audi Q4 e-tron by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Q4 e-tron97–115 MPGe105/5
2025 Q4 e-tron100–115 MPGe245/5
2024 Q4 e-tron93–103 MPGe4225/5
2023 Q4 e-tron93–103 MPGe427—

All Audi Q4 e-tron years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Audi models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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