While driving my Audi Q4, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into Neutral (N) and would not return to Drive (D) or Park (P) despite multiple attempts, including turning the vehicle off and pressing the Park button. At the same time, the display showed a message similar to "Would you like the vehicle to roll after you leave the vehicle?" and another warning indicating that an EV charging connector was attached. The issue occurred 3 times within approximately 5 minutes, and had occurred a few days earlier backing out of the driveway at home. Each time, the vehicle remained stuck in Neutral for about 30-45 seconds before I was eventually able to shift back into Drive after repeatedly pressing various controls. The sudden loss of drive capability while in traffic was alarming and created a significant safety concern."
The worst 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Driver assistance2
- Electrical2
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Driver assistance2
- Electrical2
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 5
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
- Risk
- Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298 or Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
Recall number 25V120000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q4 E-TRON and Q4 E-TRON Sportback vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the headlights are turned on and the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the headlight control module with a new data set, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 941L.
Recall number 24V361000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: onboard
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Recall number 23V842000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69FA.
Recall number 23V189000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: display function
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298 and Audi's customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
Recall number 22V823000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron 835
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction...
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin provides information regarding the current top concerns being addressed by the Audi Digital...
- This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands...
- This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.
- This service information bulletin provides information when the convernience opening does not work.
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the paint is peeling off of black trims/trim strips.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides service information regarding the necessary work steps when replacing high-voltage...
What 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Re; Audi Q4 etron vin [XXX] On XXX while on my driveway, approaching the garage, a sound came from the dashboard, a written message appeared on the screen, and almost simultaneously the car suddenly accelerated, going thru the partially open garage door, hitting the left side of the car already parked on the right side of the garage, and hitting the central air conditioning unit in front of it, damaging both cars, the air conditioning unit, garage cabinets, sink, and shelving. We have asked Audi to look into the car’s computer/recorder to see what information they can extract without avail. We recognize that some cases of unexpected unintended acceleration may actually be driver error, and we thought that Audi would be more interested in investigating this issue than we would be. Audi's position was essentially that since our insurance company had paid us for the damaged cars nothing more needed to be done. We thought that before this car is taken apart, it would be important to find whether or not this was truly unintended acceleration. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
As I was coasting into a parking space perpendicular to a curb, sidewalk, and store fronts, about a foot from the curb, the engine ROARED and rapidly accelerated. I removed my foot from the pedal and crashed into a pole supporting the canopy over the sidewalk. The impact was so great that the airbags deployed and the car bounced back onto the parking lot. Several lights on the dash illuminated while this happened and I definitely saw "Electrical Malfunction". The only way I could think to turn the engine off was to force the door open. My cat was in her hard sided carrier on the front passenger seat and the impact and air bags broke the carrier and she was ejected. Clearly the Pre-Sense Front collision warning/avoidance system did not function properly during this unintended acceleration. I am convinced that had there not been a sturdy pole directly in front of the parking space, the car would have continued to accelerate and crashed into the storefront of the restaurant directly ahead - and MANY people could have been injured or worse. The "Electrical Malfunction" light had illuminated several months earlier when starting up after being parked for a short time but when I drove the few miles home and turned it off, then on again, it did not illuminate so I forgot to report this to the dealership. This car had been returned to the dealer several times during the two years I have owned it for several recalls, an unresolved air conditioner warning light, and a "known" problem with the brakes getting locked up after getting wet.
The trunk power liftgate is often falsely activated by the foot-activated sensor. Even when your feet are not moving, if they are anywhere near the sensor it can set it off. This causes the hatch to close on you when you're standing under it with no way to stop it. This happens suddenly with very little warning. You have very little time to get out from under the liftgate.
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Questions about the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron
Is the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron, fewer than a typical Q4 E-Tron model year.
What is the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron year score?
The 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron scores 89 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Audi Q4 E-Tron: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is driver assistance (2).
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron have?
5 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting and electrical system.
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