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US recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Brakes
2026-04-15 · campaign 2026-187
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the input rod could detach from the brake booster and cause a loss of brakes.
Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-670. For 2020-2024 model years, this recall affects both Sportback and SUV models.
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the brake booster input rod screw joint.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron. Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 2).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron SUV AWD | – | 4★ | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SQ8 4.0 L Automatic (S8) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron (20 inch wheels) Automatic (A2) | 72 | 75 | 73 | $1,050 |
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron (21/22 inch wheels) Automatic (A2) | 62 | 63 | 63 | $1,200 |
| SQ8 e-tron (20 inch wheels) Automatic (A2) | 72 | 75 | 73 | $1,050 |
| SQ8 e-tron (21/22 inch wheels) Automatic (A2) | 62 | 63 | 63 | $1,200 |
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Explore the API →Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-29.