2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2021-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron and 2 more models recall: Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster
Report received by NHTSA: April 15, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
18,853 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2021-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron, 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron, 2024 Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron.
- Compared with
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
273 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 1, 2026 2026 Audi Q3 recall: Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
- March 25, 2026 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, 2025 Volkswagen Taos recall: Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101
- March 11, 2026 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta recall: Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
- March 4, 2026 2019 Audi A6, 2019 Audi A7, 2019 Audi Q8 recall: Lane Departure Warning Deactivated
- Jan. 21, 2026 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Audi E-Tron Quattro 2021-2023
- Audi E-Tron Sportback 2020-2023
- Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron 2024
- Audi SQ8 E-Tron 2024
- Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron 2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V240000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 15, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 18,853 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 46P7 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record