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Audi Q4 e-tron 2022–2026 (1st gen)
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- Price
- $43,900–$62,000
- Range
- 288 mi
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
An EV for people who want an Audi, not a statement - roomy, quiet, efficient - with MEB software gremlins and resale risk in the fine print.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 7 recalls was serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -4 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 97% of cars we track.
24.8 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 52% of other SUVs we track.
Flat-floor packaging yields impressive rear room for the footprint.
Quiet, smooth, and deliberately unsporty; even the 335-hp version prioritizes calm.
Familiar Audi displays and assists; MEB software has been the weak layer.
Composed ride and a hushed cabin for the money.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls14 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
14 recalls · 1 common complaint area across 2022–2026
- Electrical — 13 complaints (2024)
- Recall — Seat belts: front: retractor (2026)
- Recall — Electrical: 12v/24v/48v battery; electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter (2025)
2026
- RecallSeat belts: front: retractor25V638000
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.
2025
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery; electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter25V125000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2024
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: onboard23V842000
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% charg
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module: software24V361000
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
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery; electrical system: propulsion system: dc/dc converter25V125000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Within the first 6 months of owning the car my 2024 Audi Q4 E-tron premium door handle lock - unlock would not work and the car would intermittently not start. The dealership service replaced the 12-volt battery which has corrected the door handle lock-unlock issue; however, it has not corrected th
2023
- RecallAirbags23V189000
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 c
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: onboard23V842000
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% charg
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module: software24V361000
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
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module25V120000
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 Federa
2022
- RecallBack over prevention: display function22V823000
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 fu
- RecallAirbags23V189000
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 c
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: onboard23V842000
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% charg
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module: software24V361000
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
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl); service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module25V120000
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 Federa
Cost to own$31,000 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$43,900–$62,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$650/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
125
Highway MPG
104
Combined MPG
115
Electric range
288 mi
Horsepower
335 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
24.8 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
53.1 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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