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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·April 15, 2026

Audi recalls E-Tron, E-Tron Sportback, Q8 E-Tron and other models because the brake pedal can detach

A fastener joining the brake pedal to the brake booster may have been assembled wrongly at the factory, so the pedal can detach, causing loss of braking and a higher crash risk.

What to do

Take the vehicle to a dealer, who will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owners may call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and mention recall number 46P7.

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Recall details

Product
Audi E-Tron Sportback, E-Tron Quattro, Q8 Sportback E-Tron and 2 more 2020–2024
Company
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Hazard
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Units
18,853 vehicles
Owner notification
April 28, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
April 15, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V240000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 46P7
  • Model years: 2020–2024

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect
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.
Consequence
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.

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