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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V240📅 Apr 15, 2026

2020–2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback & 2021–2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro + 3 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-253-2834. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V240000
Manufacturer recall #
46P7
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
18,853
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 28, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V240 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V240?

2020–2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback & 2021–2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro + 3 more. 18,853 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.