2020–2024 Audi (5 models) Service Brakes Recall 26V240000 (Audi 46P7)
NHTSA recall 26V240000 (Audi recall 46P7) covers about 18,853 2020–2024 Audi (5 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Apr 15, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V240000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Service brakes
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.
The risk
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Apr 28, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Audi recall number 46P7
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V240000 as 46P7. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "46P7 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Audi E-Tron Quattro | 2021–2023 | — |
| Audi E-Tron Sportback | 2020–2023 | — |
| Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron | 2024 | — |
| Audi SQ8 E-Tron | 2024 | — |
| Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron | 2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 15, 2026
- Owner notification
- Apr 28, 2026
- Build dates covered
- May 20, 2020 to May 13, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 26V240000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V240000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V240000 or 46P7). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V240000?
NHTSA recall 26V240000 (Audi recall 46P7) covers about 18,853 2020–2024 Audi (5 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Apr 15, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V240000?
NHTSA's record for 26V240000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V240000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Audi dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V240000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 28, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Audi recall number for 26V240000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 46P7. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (46P7) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V240000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V240000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.