Audi Q4 e-Tron: Parking brake failure due to software error

07/04/2025

Audi is recalling 109,684 vehicles of the Q4 e-Tron model series manufactured between 2020 and 2023. The reason for the recall is a software error that causes parking brake failure.

At an authorised workshop, a new version of the software for the brake control unit is installed.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “14877R“. The internal manufacturer code is “454R“.

Recall details

Make:	Audi
Model:	Q4 e-Tron
Year of manufacture:	2020 – 2023
Production:	2020 – 2023
Extent:	109,684
Code:	454R
KBA publication date:	1. 4. 2025

Source: KBA 14877R (Search Rückrufcode: 454R)

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