Recall 26V240000: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Reported 2026-04-15 · vehicle recall · 18,853 units
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Problem
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.
Risk
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | E-TRON QUATTRO | 2021 |
| AUDI | E-TRON QUATTRO | 2022 |
| AUDI | E-TRON QUATTRO | 2023 |
| AUDI | E-TRON SPORTBACK | 2020 |
| AUDI | E-TRON SPORTBACK | 2021 |
| AUDI | E-TRON SPORTBACK | 2022 |
| AUDI | E-TRON SPORTBACK | 2023 |
| AUDI | Q8 SPORTBACK E-TRON | 2024 |
| AUDI | SQ8 E-TRON | 2024 |
| AUDI | SQ8 SPORTBACK E-TRON | 2024 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 46P7 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-04-28 |
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