2024 Audi Q4 e-tron maintenance schedule

The 2024 Q4 e-tron is part of the FZ generation (2022-2026), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2024 Q4 e-tron needs, and when

All 6 of these items come from Audi's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Audi's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Cabin air filter

Replace dust and pollen filter

20,000 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation

Check condition and wear

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid

Change fluid

2 yearsManufacturer
12V battery

Check condition

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
EV coolant loops

Check High voltage cooling system level

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
EV brake service

Check thickness of brake pads

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Powertrains in this generation

  • Electric, 201 hp, 1-speed direct drive, RWD
  • Electric, 295 hp, 1-speed direct drive, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2024 Q4 e-tron owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

High Voltage Battery Failure

high severity

$26,631-$26,876 to fix

Powertrain malfunction preventing operation

Source: repairpal.com

HVAC Blower Motor Failure

medium severity

$388-$514 to fix

Loss of cabin air circulation

Source: repairpal.com

Brake Pad Wear

medium severity

$279-$336 to fix

Physical friction material exhaustion

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Audi dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electrical system

NHTSA 25V125000

February 2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 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 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA 24V361000

May 2024

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."

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.

Electrical system

NHTSA 23V842000

December 2023

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.

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.

Other Q4 e-tron model years

FZ (2022-2026)

Shopping new? The Audi Q4 e-tron guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-17. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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