United StatesCertain 2019–2023 Audi E‑Tron Quattro, 2020–2023 Audi E‑Tron Sportback, and 2024 Q8 E‑Tron, Q8 Sportback E‑Tron, SQ8 E‑Tron and SQ8 Sportback E‑Tron vehicles are included; owners can check affected VINs on NHTSA.gov (VINs searchable April 17, 2026). The fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may have been improperly assembled, which can allow the brake pedal to detach, causing a loss of brake function and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary free of charge; owner letters were mailed April 28, 2026 and Audi can be reached at 1-800-253-2834 (manufacturer recall 46P7).
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V240000; Manufacturer campaign 46P7
The hazard
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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