# 2023 AUDI Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACK — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1933316` · 2023-10-04 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACK
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
On September 22, 2023, I was parking the car in a parking garage and I had my foot on the brake. I was about to shift to reverse when my car suddenly accelerated on its own into a cement wall. My foot had remained on the brake the entire time.   There have been other similar incidents with Audi Q4 eTrons as reported on this page: [XXX]   - Unknown what component or system failed or malfunctioned as the vehicle is currently at a collision center for repairs.   - If others had been near by, serious injury or death could have occurred. I experienced neck and back pain from the impact.   - The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer yet   - The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance or others yet   - No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms appeared prior to the incident.     INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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