What would cause a sudden power loss in an Audi Q4 e-tron?
My daughter's Audi Q4 e-tron lost power suddenly on the M1 where there was no hard shoulder and an HGV immediately behind her. Thankfully she and her baby suffered no harm. Is this a known issue with this car? Is it likely to be a software problem?
Asked on 17 March 2023 by Chris Walton
Answered by
David Ross
We're sorry to hear that your daughter has had problems with her Audi Q4 e-tron.
A sudden power loss like this can be a troubling experience and may have caused some loss of confidence in the car. We would suggest returning it to the supplying dealer as soon as possible for a full checkover and diagnostic analysis. If you're not satisfied with the response don't hesitate to escalate the issue with the dealer or Audi UK.
The Q4 e-tron is still a relatively new car and there have been very few reports of problems. If the car restarted later on and operated normally it would suggest this is a software issue rather than hardware, as the latter would have likely disabled the vehicle permanently.
A sudden power loss like this can be a troubling experience and may have caused some loss of confidence in the car. We would suggest returning it to the supplying dealer as soon as possible for a full checkover and diagnostic analysis. If you're not satisfied with the response don't hesitate to escalate the issue with the dealer or Audi UK.
The Q4 e-tron is still a relatively new car and there have been very few reports of problems. If the car restarted later on and operated normally it would suggest this is a software issue rather than hardware, as the latter would have likely disabled the vehicle permanently.
Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.
The Good Garage Guide
If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.
Is an electric car right for me?Similar questions
For some time now my Land Rover Freelander 2 SD4 has been shuddering at between 40mph and 60 mph. It is getting noticeably worse and can be felt at 30mph too. It lasts for anything up to 20/30 seconds...
I have Ford Transit and use it to transport personal possesions to France. It is 3280 Kg GVW and was fully loaded on our last trip. On the return journey on Sunday if I went over 70 mph the water temperature...
My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road.
I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no change in rpm when switching the gear change from normal...
Related models
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Superb, premium interior. Loads of space. Generous equipment levels across the range. Most efficient models can officially travel 316 miles between charges.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
