Cracking noises under the car, around the battery (2022 Audi Q4 e-tron)

Engine / equipment

Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron

Period mentioned

2022

Symptoms

Cracking noises are heard from the rear or the underbody; the noise comes from the area of the high-voltage battery.

Possible cause described

According to Audi bulletin 2068564 (December 2022), the high-voltage battery cable duct is noisy. The battery is lowered and two bolts holding that duct are fitted; the production process was improved at the factory.

Check for the garage

It is a noise, not a battery fault, but the job requires removing the high-voltage battery: only at a garage equipped for electric cars. Ask Audi by VIN whether it can be done under warranty.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database