NHTSA Recall 26V240000: Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,853 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Audi e-tron Quattro.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V240000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 46P7 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Report received | April 15, 2026 |
| Owner notification | April 28, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V240000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi e-tron Quattro | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Audi e-tron Sportback | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron | 2024 |
| Audi SQ8 e-tron | 2024 |
| Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.