Recall 26V-240
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2021 to 2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro and 4 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (pedals and linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-240
- Reported
- April 15, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 18,853 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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-[removed]. 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 vehicles
- Audi E-Tron Quattro 2021 to 2023
- Audi E-Tron Sportback 2020 to 2023
- Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron 2024
- Audi SQ8 E-Tron 2024
- Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron 2024