Audi Q8 E-Tron Recall R/2026/168: Checking Brake Servo, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 11,327
- vehicles in the UK
- 46P7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q8 E-Tron vehicles built between 8 May 2019 and 6 May 2024. The bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo may come loose with the risk that it will no longer be possible to stop by using the brake pedal. The dealer will check the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo and tighten if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo may come loose with the risk that it will no longer be possible to stop by using the brake pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Checking brake servo Defect: On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo may come loose with the risk that it will no longer be possible to stop by using the brake pedal. Remedy: Check the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo and tighten if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: checking brake servo.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo and tighten if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Q8 E-Tron built between 8 May 2019 and 6 May 2024 may be included. Audi estimates 11,327 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 46P7 or the DVSA reference R/2026/168. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q8 E-TronChecking brake lines | Urgent | R/2024/259 | |
| Q4 E-TronSoftware update for brake electronics control unit | Urgent | R/2025/098 | |
| E-Tron GTReplacing brake hoses | Urgent | R/2024/322 | |
| E-TronReplacing brake servo | Urgent | R/2024/344 | |
| Q4 E-TronChecking hydraulic unit | Stop driving | R/2024/224 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2026/089 on 25 Feb 2026, for replacing Takata driver airbag. The one launched after it was R/2026/192 on 4 May 2026, for replacing seat belt with tensioner. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/168, launched 17 April 2026. 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.