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Audi E-Tron Quattro (2021-2023), Audi E-Tron Sportback (2020-2023), and 3 more

The brake pedal may detach from the brake booster, causing loss of brake function and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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.

Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash. The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2026, and affects 18,853 vehicles nationwide.

This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 17, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Audi affected?

5 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • E-Tron Quattro, model years 2021 to 2023
  • E-Tron Sportback, model years 2020 to 2023
  • Q8 Sportback E-Tron, model years 2024
  • SQ8 E-Tron, model years 2024
  • SQ8 Sportback E-Tron, model years 2024

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
Brake defect
Campaign
26V240000
Vehicles affected
18,853
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
46P7
Manufacturer phone
1-800-253-2834

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)