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Automotive · Japan · 2026-05-14

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

Audi e-tron/SQ8 e-tron brake pedal push rod fastening screws improperly manufactured

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-14
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Japan Inc.
Models affected	Audi e-tron, Audi e-tron 50, Audi e-tron S, Audi SQ8 e-tron, Audi Q8 e-tron
Units affected	669
Defect	In the push rod connecting the brake pedal and brake servo, due to improper equipment management in the manufacturing process, some fastening parts may be insufficiently tightened. As a result, the fastening part may loosen, and if use is continued as is, in the worst case, the fastening part may detach, and the brakes may become ineffective even if the brake pedal is operated.
Component	Braking system (brake servo push rod)
Remedy	All vehicles will have the fastening part of the push rod inspected and tightened to the specified torque.
Recall number	外-4182
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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