Volkswagen EV recall spreads to Audi Q4 E-Tron

· Automotive & EV · Germany

Volkswagen's electric vehicle recall has extended to Audi, affecting more than 9,000 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles, according to Electrek. As with the earlier ID.4 recall, owners are being told to limit charging to 80% of the battery's capacity. The 80% charging limit is typically a precaution against battery overheating or fire risk, and it temporarily reduces the usable range of the affected vehicles. The recall's spread from the Volkswagen brand to Audi shows the problem is shared across the group's electric platform, involving a large installed base and a remedy that affects everyday use for owners.

Why it matters：A recall spreading across brands on a shared EV platform raises questions about battery-supply quality control and will weigh on Volkswagen Group's EV reputation and warranty costs.

Key points

  • More than 9,000 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles are affected.
  • Owners are told to cap charging at 80% of battery capacity, as with the ID.4 recall.

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