Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | −67% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2024 | 1 | −83% | 6 | Brake | Good |
| 2023 | 19 | −32% | 9 | Electrical | Average |
| 2022 | 39 | 1.4× | 16 | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 36 | 1.5× | 10 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 4 | Electrical | Few |
| 2019 | 82 | — | 5 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median e-tron year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Audi e-tron problems
Latest Audi e-tron recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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
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.
Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air suspension struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 RS E-TRON GT and E-TRON GT vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74HC.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 E-TRON GT, and RS E-TRON GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Remedy: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge. For vehicles where on-line data is available (Audi recall number 931A), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Audi e-tron should you avoid?
2021 — this year has the most complaints relative to other e-tron years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2021.
What is the best year for the Audi e-tron?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other e-tron years at the same age, followed by 2025 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Audi e-tron problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (94), engine & cooling (28) and transmission & drivetrain (27). Electrical complaints peak in the 2019 model year.
How many recalls has the Audi e-tron had?
25 recalls across 2019–2025. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Audi e-tron recalls by year.
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.