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E-Tron Sportback brake pedal may detach
high How serious is it? About this label
A detached brake pedal can cause a loss of braking, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V240000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some E-Tron Sportback vehicles, the fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been properly assembled. This can cause the brake pedal to detach from the booster, which can cause a loss of braking and increase the risk of a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact an Audi dealer or call customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
3. The inspection and tightening of the pedal connection will be done free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V240000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
- Audi Brake Recalls Cover Pedal Detachment and Reduced Braking · all 8 Audi recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.