Model year

2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback

SUV, electric, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from May 1, 2023 to Jan 20, 2024.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints5Below the median 2022 suv
Severity index40.02022 suvs average 6.5
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback peaked in 2023, with 4 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0123420234202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

60% of complaints about the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
3
Back-over prevention
1
Engine and cooling
1
Driver assistance
1
Powertrain
1
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jan 20, 2024Failure Jan 11, 2024Saratoga Springs, UTElectrical system, Unknown or otherCrash2 injured

    I was hit by a large truck on the driver side as I was in the right lane catching up to a safe speed. The hit spun the car around at least 180 degrees. Due to the massive pain I couldn’t move. The car just shut off completely to include all functions. There were no prompts from the car’s emergency to call for help which I find as a fault. Luckily I was in a populated area and emergency was able to respond. I am seeing reports in forums with photo evidence that the SOS function is malfunctioning. The car is likely in a junk yard. I took the car in a month or so back for a charging module fault. Audi in Lehi claimed to have seen a significant number of faults but couldn’t identify and remedy them.

    NHTSA complaint 11566719
  2. Filed Nov 8, 2023Failure Aug 7, 2023Superior, COWarning, Vehicle speed controlCrash

    My wife was involved in an accident with her Audi Q4 E-Tron on Monday, August 7, 2023 at approximately noon. She was driving into Boulder to pick up our granddaughter from an art camp in Table Mesa. On her way to Boulder, she noticed that the lane departure warning indicator light was not working which was odd because she had been using that since she purchased the car. She was also in Drive B (regenerative braking) mode. She drove into the parking area and was pulling into a parking spot very slowly. When she moved her foot off of the accelerator towards the brake, the car lunged forward at an incredible speed. She pushed on the brake pedal with all her might, but it did not stop her from crashing into a pole, another car and the store front of Weaver’s Dive Shop. This resulted in damages that were determined to be a total loss by the insurance company. We have researched the web to determine if this situation has happened to others. We were not surprised to discover that Unintended Sudden Acceleration is a known issue. However, this occurs very rarely and happens when the car’s computer gets confused by the signals from the battery, accelerator and inverter. Dr. Ronald Best has been researching Unintended Sudden Acceleration for over 10 years and has published a number of articles which document his findings and how Unintended Sudden Acceleration can occur due to what he refers to as a design flaw. We have saved & printed out documents which address this issue. I am attaching the most relevant article by Dr. Ronald Best. State Farm, our insurance company compensated us for the total loss of our vehicle. We were not made whole because the car was 10 months old. The State Farm report is attached. We submitted a request to Audi National Customer Service to research the car to determine if there were any issues and to have them compensate us if there were issues. Attached is their response followed by our response followed by their final response.

    NHTSA complaint 11554255
  3. Filed Jun 29, 2023Failure Jun 1, 2023Albuquerque, NMUnknown or other

    About 50 to 65% of the time when I put the car in reverse, the rear facing camera does not work. There is only black showing where the rear image should appear.

    NHTSA complaint 11529543
  4. Filed Jun 23, 2023Failure Feb 20, 2023West Chester, OHElectrical system, Engine, Power train

    Upon starting the car after a long (100 mile) drive many error warnings occurred and the vehicle was very difficult to drive. We only attempted to back out of the driveway so it could be towed for repair. Audi has had the car for 4 months and has been unable to diagnose the problem and fix the car.

    NHTSA complaint 11528494
  5. Filed May 1, 2023Failure Apr 29, 2023Rancho Palos Verdes, CARearview system braking, Electrical system

    The rearview camera does not show when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. We found that some Audi Q4 2022 was recalled #22V823000 but our car Q4 2022 was not. Now we got this issue. We believe that we should have be recalled and should be repaired free of charge. Thank you.

    NHTSA complaint 11519811
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

26 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • A9424792063739_2 Apr 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.
  • A9124022062466_5 Apr 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Carplay).
  • A9024852073747_1 Apr 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.
  • A9024842032113_9 Apr 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
  • A9024832059335_5 Apr 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
  • A7224542072225_2 Apr 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record into the PSS Database in instances where there is noise from the backrest of the front seat.
  • A6024702063187_5 Apr 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the panoramic sunroof opening outer perimeter seal is loose.
  • Dealer 93R3_REV1 Apr 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi is providing an updated 220V/240V charging unit cable and a compact/portable charging system software update for vehicles included in this service action. Updated claiming and work instructions
  • Circ_93R3_REV1 Apr 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi is providing an updated 220V/240V charging unit cable and a compact/portable charging system software update for vehicles included in this service action. Updated claiming and work instructions
  • AVin4Pin20240403 Apr 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Noise from front door trim panel while driving Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate P008700 - low fuel pressure P042000: Catalyst System,Bank1 Efficiency Below…
  • A9424762073332_2 Apr 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
  • A9124992073629_1 Apr 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
  • A9124982073627_1 Apr 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is a wrong way driver warning in the MMI with MIB3.
  • A9124972073609_1 Apr 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the DTC B105413 GPS antenna, open circuit is present.
  • A9124942073582_1 Apr 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.
  • A9124902073135_2 Apr 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a PSS Database record in instances where the radio favorites are lost/shortcuts are greyed out in vehicles with MIB3.
  • 44134220225637 Feb 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
  • Circ 91FN_REV1 Jan 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Affected vehicles will receive the latest software version via a software update. This software contains an optimized self-diagnosis function for the high-voltage battery. In addition to the software update, the high-voltage battery cells may experience a…
  • AUD4927ENG Jul 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
  • A9023542069662_2 Nov 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for when there is a warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement with Audi pre sense.
  • A2723622069747_5 Nov 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
  • A0023752066297_3 Oct 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
  • A0023742052680_4 Oct 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
  • A9323212071353_1 Aug 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin requests that technicians create a PSS record when there is a red warning for electrical system fault, the vehicle does not start, or the vehicle does not start after charging; DTCs P0A6200, P0A6500, P0A5F00.
  • A9423632061922_2 May 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
  • A9023182065960_2 Mar 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by outside influence.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.