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
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- 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