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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster

Published: April 15, 2026Recall ID: 26V240000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectBrake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster
Nhtsa id26V240000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V240000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Defect summaryVolkswagen 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.
Corrective actionDealers 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.
Consequence summaryBrake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Mfr campaign number46P7
Potentially affected18853
Report received date2026-04-15T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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