Audi E-tron Sportback, E-tron Quattro, Q8 Sportback E-tron recall (26V240000)

Audi · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V240000
Report Received: 2026-04-15
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make: Audi
Model(s): E-TRON SPORTBACK, E-TRON QUATTRO, Q8 SPORTBACK E-TRON, SQ8 E-TRON, SQ8 SPORTBACK E-TRON
Model Year(s): 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potentially Affected Units: 18,853

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron 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.

Consequence

Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Destination Charged is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NHTSA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, or any vehicle manufacturer.