Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron recall 26V698000 - Traction Battery

NHTSA · October 21, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V698000 (Audi), reported October 21, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 9,048.
• Component: Traction Battery.
• Details as of October 24, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

October 21, 2026

Recalling firm

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Source ID

26V698000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 352 recall campaigns from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc since 2010, 15 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 9,048 vehicles, it is larger than 75% of the 745 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire.

Consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Corrective action

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93SK. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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