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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V240000·Announced 2026-04-15

Audi e-tron brake pedal may detach from the brake booster

Audi is recalling certain 2019-2024 e-tron and Q8 e-tron vehicles because an improperly assembled fastener can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A brake pedal that can detach from the booster and cause loss of braking is a structural vehicle defect, meeting the Severe criterion.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi e-tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi e-tron Sportback, and 2024 Q8 e-tron, Q8 Sportback e-tron, SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron vehicles. The campaign covers 18,853 vehicles.

The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster. Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected model years. Owner notification letters were mailed on 28 April 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall 24V621, and affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on 17 April 2026.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, quoting Volkswagen recall number 46P7.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK, E-TRON QUATTRO, Q8 SPORTBACK E-TRON, SQ8 E-TRON
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric SUV
Hazard
Affected units
18,853

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • E-TRON SPORTBACK
  • E-TRON QUATTRO
  • Q8 SPORTBACK E-TRON
  • SQ8 E-TRON
  • SQ8 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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