---
title: "AUDI Q4 E-TRON recall: Battery failure may cause fire"
description: Certain Audi Q4 E-TRON and Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON vehicles have a
  high-voltage battery that may fail and cause a fire, with a remedy still under
  development.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v698000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-29T23:52:22.146Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: AUDI
manufacturers:
  - AUDI
models:
  - Q4 E-TRON
  - Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: AUDI
    model: Q4 E-TRON
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
  - manufacturer: AUDI
    model: Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
campaigns:
  - 26V698000
campaign: 26V698000
affected: 9048
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# AUDI Q4 E-TRON recall: Battery failure may cause fire

## Summary

Certain Audi Q4 E-TRON and Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON vehicles have a high-voltage battery that may fail and cause a fire, with a remedy still under development.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: AUDI
- Vehicle: Q4 E-TRON
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V698000
- Potentially affected: 9,048

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Owners of the listed Audi vehicles should pay attention to the battery-fire concern while a remedy is being developed.

## What the official recall record says

### AUDI: Q4 E-TRON, Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON

The high-voltage battery may fail and cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury. The remedy is still being developed; the record does not specify the eventual repair.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Repair and availability:** The remedy is currently under development. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available.
- **Owner notices:** Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026.
- **VIN lookup timing:** Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** 93SK

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V698000
- **Vehicles listed:** AUDI Q4 E-TRON (2025, 2024); AUDI Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON (2025, 2024)
- **Potentially affected:** 9,048
- **Components:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- **Report received:** October 21, 2026
- **Owner notification:** 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.
- **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.
- **Safety consequence:** A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- **Remedy:** 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.

## What owners should do next

Contact Audi customer service with questions about the campaign and the status of the remedy.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V698000. Report received 2026-10-21.

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