2020–2024 Audi E-Tron Quattro, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V240000
- Reported
- April 15, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Vehicles affected
- About 18,853
What is wrong
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.
Safety 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 models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Audi E-Tron Quattro (2021, 2022, 2023); Audi E-Tron Sportback (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron (2024); Audi SQ8 E-Tron (2024); Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron (2024). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.