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2020 Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron. The most recent was reported on April 15, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: E-TRON, E-TRON SPORTBACK.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V240000April 15, 2026Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages
25V900000December 19, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V867000December 20, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software
23V842000December 13, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard
21V569000July 26, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Back Over Prevention (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V240000Manufacturer no. 46P7

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
April 15, 2026
Owner notification
April 28, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
18,853 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron
May 20, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
E-TRON SPORTBACK

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V240000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V900000Manufacturer no. 90TV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2025
Owner notification
January 14, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
356,894 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E-TRON, E-TRON SPORTBACK

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V900000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V867000Manufacturer no. 93U9/93V2

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2023
Owner notification
April 2, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
26,866 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E-TRON

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.

Safety risk

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V867000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V842000Manufacturer no. 93U6/93U8

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard

Report received by NHTSA
December 13, 2023
Owner notification
March 28, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
93,196 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E-TRON

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V842000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V569000Manufacturer no. 47R1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Report received by NHTSA
July 26, 2021
Owner notification
September 14, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
498 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
E-TRON

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.

Safety risk

Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V569000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 15, 2026.