Audi Recalls 18,853 Electric SUVs for Brake Safety

0:00It's April 23rd, this is Dallas News Today, powered by AI. Adi just dropped a big safety recall on 18,853 electric SUVs in the US, all e-tron and e-tron sport-back models. From 2019 to 2024, that's 14,102 e-trons and 4,751 sport-backs hit by this. It went official April 15th, 2026, through federal safety folks. The glitch is in the brake pedal setup, a screw hooking the pedal ride to the booster might be loose from the factory. If it gives way, you lose regular braking power and only get the emergency system, which ramps up crash risks big time. No crashes, injuries, or deaths tied to this yet, which is a relief. Drivers might hear weird noises after braking, or feel the pedal not snapping back. Its surface from inspecting old parts, echoing a recall they did back in 2024. Dealers got the word April 17th, and we'll just check that screw, tight knit if needed,

1:04no new parts required. Adi's covering reimbursements for anyone who already fixed it themselves, owner letters drop June 12th. If you're rolling in one of these, keep an eye for those signs, brush up on your manuals emergency brake steps, and hit up a dealer as soon as you get. The notice to keep things locked in.