NHTSA Recall 26V240000: Audi e-tron Brake Pedal Defect

What the recall covers

Recall 26V240000 covers 18,853 Audi e-tron, e-tron Sportback, and Q8 e-tron electric SUVs. The screw joint connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been properly assembled, so the pedal and booster can detach — which can reduce braking ability and increase crash risk. The recall expands an earlier August 2024 campaign.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the pushrod screw joint of the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed around April 28, 2026.

What owners should do now

• If the brake pedal feels loose or abnormal, do not drive the vehicle and contact Audi.
• Watch for your Audi owner-notification letter and schedule the free inspection/repair promptly given the braking risk.
• Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
• Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
• If a braking problem persists after service, document it and save the paperwork.

How to check your VIN

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or audiusa.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.

Audi customer service: 800-253-2834. NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Audi may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.