2025 Audi Q4 e-tron maintenance schedule

The 2025 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 2025 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.

Service	Interval	Source
Cabin air filter Replace dust and pollen filter	20,000 mi / 2 years	Manufacturer
Tire rotation Check condition and wear	10,000 mi / 1 year	Manufacturer
Brake fluid Change fluid	2 years	Manufacturer
12V battery Check condition	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
EV coolant loops Check High voltage cooling system level	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
EV brake service Check thickness of brake pads	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer

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 2025 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

1 NHTSA recall for the 2025 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.

Other Q4 e-tron model years

FZ (2022-2026)

2022 2023 202420252026

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

Sources

static.nhtsa.gov (Manufacturer)
repairpal.com (Independent)
repairpal.com (Independent)
repairpal.com (Independent)

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

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