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2020–2024 Audi E-tron Quattro, Audi E-tron Sportback, Audi Q8 Sportback E-tron +more: Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

NHTSA campaign 26V240000 · 19K units potentially affected · filed Apr 15, 2026

What's 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.

Why it matters

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
26V240000
Manufacturer no.
46P7
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units affected
18,853
Report received
Apr 15, 2026
Owner letters
Apr 28, 2026
Type
Vehicle

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