Recall Date: 4/15/2026
NHTSA ID: 26V240
MFr. Campaign Number: 46P7
Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Affected Components: Brake Booster
Potential Number of Units Affected: ~18,853
This recall covers the 2019–2024 Audi e-tron and the 2020–2024 Audi e-tron Sportback, with 14,102 and 4,751 vehicles affected, respectively. Not every vehicle produced during those model years is included — only vehicles equipped with brake boosters produced at a specific screwdriving station at the supplier, prior to final manufacturing optimizations implemented in May 2024. Vehicles built using parts from a different station or after that production correction are excluded.
The defect involves the screw connection between the input rod on the brake pedal and the actuator rod on the brake booster. A malfunction at the supplier’s screwdriving station caused some connections to be assembled outside of manufacturing specifications, meaning the screw may not be torqued to the required level. Over time, that connection can loosen and, in the worst case, disconnect entirely.
If the connection is already beginning to loosen, a driver may notice an unusual noise when applying and releasing the brake pedal, or the pedal may not return fully to its original position. Those are the early indicators. If the screw fitting disconnects completely, normal power-assisted braking is no longer available — only the vehicle’s emergency braking function can stop the car. NHTSA classifies a complete separation as a crash risk.
The fix does not require parts replacement. Audi dealers will inspect the pushrod screw joint in the brake booster and, if needed, torque it to the correct specification. Audi will offer reimbursement for any expenses already incurred related to this defect.
Dealers were notified on April 17, 2026. Owner notification letters are expected on or before June 12, 2026. VINs have been searchable on the NHTSA recall database since April 17, 2026.
This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Safety Recall 24V-621, which Audi issued in August 2024 after identifying production deviations at the screwdriving station that occurred in 2019. Between January and March 2026, Audi received two field parts from outside the original recall’s scope and conducted a renewed analysis of additional returned parts. The review found three components exhibiting the same issue. Audi re-evaluated the parameters defining the affected vehicle population and on April 8, 2026, issued this new recall to cover vehicles not captured by 24V-621.
As of April 9, 2026, Audi is not aware of any crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect, and has received no related claims in the U.S. market. For a full picture of Audi and Volkswagen Group recall activity this quarter, see BizzyCar’s Q1 2026 Recall Report.
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Nearly 19,000 e-tron and e-tron Sportback owners need a dealer visit to confirm their brake booster connection is correctly torqued. With owner notifications scheduled for June 12, 2026, dealers with Audi EV customers in their databases have a six-week window to reach out before the first letter arrives.
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