Audi Q4 E-Tron Recall R/2024/224: Checking Hydraulic Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 24 May 2024
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 45BF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q4 E-Tron vehicles built between 2 April 2024 and 17 April 2024. The Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) unit may fail resulting in the loss of braking effort it may also affect the operation of the ESC and Anti Lock Braking System (ABS). The dealer will check the Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) unit and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask Audi to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
The Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) unit may fail resulting in the loss of braking effort it may also affect the operation of the ESC and Anti Lock Braking System (ABS). If Red brake fault warning is displayed safely stop the vehicle immediately the Electronic Parking brake (EPB) can always be used to stop the vehicle if required and do not use vehicle until obtained further advice from the manufacturer.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Checking hydraulic unit Defect: On affected vehicles the Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) unit may fail resulting in the loss of braking effort it may also affect the operation of the ESC and Anti Lock Braking System (ABS). If Red brake fault warning is displayed safely stop the vehicle immediately the Electronic Parking brake (EPB) can always be used to stop the vehicle if required and do not use vehicle until obtained further advice from the manufacturer. Remedy: On affected vehicles the Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) unit will be checked and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of braking effort it may also affect the operation of the ESC and Anti Lock Braking System (ABS).
The Fix
The dealer will check the Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) unit and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Q4 E-Tron built between 2 April 2024 and 17 April 2024 may be included. Audi estimates 7 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 45BF or the DVSA reference R/2024/224. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 E-TronSoftware update for brake electronics control unit | Urgent | R/2025/098 | |
| Q8 E-TronChecking brake servo | Urgent | R/2026/168 | |
| E-Tron GTReplacing brake hoses | Urgent | R/2024/322 | |
| E-TronReplacing brake servo | Urgent | R/2024/344 | |
| Q8 E-TronChecking brake lines | Urgent | R/2024/259 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2024/219 on 22 May 2024, for checking high-voltage battery. The one launched after it was R/2024/259 on 18 Jun 2024, for checking brake lines. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/224, launched 24 May 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.