Recall 26V240000: 2021–2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020–2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 18,853
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro
- 2022 Audi E-Tron Quattro
- 2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro
- 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback
- 2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback
- 2022 Audi E-Tron Sportback
- 2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback
- 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron
- 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron
- 2024 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V240000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 46P7
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 28, 2026
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology