2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (2 complaints). 2 recalls cover this model year.

3complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback problems

  • Electrical system
    267%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    133%
  • Other / not specified
    133%

Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi E-Tron Sportback complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi E-Tron Sportback. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Compare all Audi E-Tron Sportback years →

2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

NHTSA recall 26V-240 · Apr 15, 2026 · 18,853 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-900 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV.

2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combinedRange
ElectricSingle-speedAWD76 / 78 / 77 MPGe218 mi

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback, the most recent from April 15, 2026 (pedals and linkages). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi E-Tron Sportback?

Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022. See the full Audi E-Tron Sportback years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.