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Audi Q4 E-Tron & Q4 Sportback E-Tron Recall — High voltage battery may fail and cause a fire

Filed with NHTSA on October 21, 2026 · Campaign 26V698 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles affected

9,048

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

The problem

The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

What to do

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93SK. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) — official recall data for campaign 26V698.