Audi is recalling 96,180 units of its Audi e-tron quattro and Audi Q8 e-tron models worldwide due to a potential issue with the brake pedal mechanism that could affect deceleration performance. The recall includes both SUV and Sportback variants built between February 2018 and June 2024.
According to report from Germany’s Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), 14,601 vehicles in Germany are impacted. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 18,853 vehicles are subject to recall for inspection.
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The issue stems from a potentially faulty screw connection on the brake pedal’s push rod. In affected vehicles, this could lead to “limited functionality,” meaning the vehicle may not decelerate as expected when the brake pedal is pressed. According to the NHTSA, the emergency braking function may remain operational, but the condition could increase the risk of a crash. The company said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries linked to the defect.
The recall covers both the original e-tron quattro and its successor, the Q8 e-tron — effectively the same model line following a facelift and renaming. Audi will inspect the screw connections during workshop visits and, if necessary, correct the torque to meet specifications. Repairs will be carried out at no cost to customers.
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Audi attributed the issue to a production-related fault. The affected vehicles were manufactured at the company’s Brussels plant in Belgium. The automaker had previously initiated a smaller recall for early production units, but the scope has now been expanded after additional components were identified with similar issues.
“It was determined that all parts produced at the suspected screwdriving station at the supplier prior to the implementation of the final optimizations in May 2024, which were not already included in recall 24V-621 (manufacturer recall: 46P6), are now incorporated into the vehicle scope of this new recall,” the NHTSA said in its report.
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The updated recall reflects improvements made to the supplier’s screwdriving process to ensure proper torque application. However, a significant number of vehicles had already been produced before these measures were fully implemented.
Audi has since ended production of the Q8 e-tron at its Brussels facility, which was closed in February 2025. Production at the plant had already faced disruptions in the months leading up to the closure, including partial shutdowns linked to labor strikes.
Separately, Audi has continued to update its broader electric lineup. The company recently introduced an updated version of the Audi Q4 e-tron, featuring technical upgrades, design refinements, and new features based on an enhanced MEB+ platform, with deliveries expected to begin this summer.
At the same time, Audi has been streamlining its internal combustion portfolio as part of its transition toward battery-electric vehicles. The automaker has discontinued production of its smallest combustion-engine models, the Audi A1 and Audi Q2. Production of the A1, which was built at the Martorell plant operated by Seat, ended after nearly 1.4 million units had been produced since its launch in 2010.