Most common 2019 Audi e-tron problems
Share of the 82 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi e-tron complaints by model year
Best e-tron years: 2024, 2025, 2023. Years to avoid: 2021. Compare all years →
2019 Audi e-tron recalls (5)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2024, and November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery thermal › Management › Software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Onboard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2019 Audi e-tron:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2019 Audi e-tron owners say
Electrical system all 36 →
The contact owned a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact had pulled into a charging station and had plugged the vehicle in to charge the battery. The contact stated she heard a loud boom 20 minutes after having plugged the vehicle into the charging station. The contact saw white smoke issuing from the rear of the vehicle and then she saw flames issuing from the rear driver-side wheel. The contact stated that prior to the fire department's arrival a passerby and a store employee, from a store that she was parked in front of, extinguished the flames with chemical hand-held fire extinguishers. The contact stated the vehicle was towed to her insurance provider's impound lot for investigation. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V867000 (Electrical System) and 23V842000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact attempted to charge the vehicle and was not able to charge the battery. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the charging port had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and became aware there was a recall related to the charging port failure under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V434000 (Electrical System). …
Fuel & propulsion system
Last night, driving home from the airport, I stopped for a charge at an Electrify America charging station in San Diego, CA. Charging station ID is 200143-03. At the start of the charge, the port caught on fire, shot flames about a foot from the car. Obviously, after the flames subsided, I unplugged it. The DC high voltage pins are melted. I drove home without charging, driving slowly to maximize range and make it home. Luckily, I was not injured by the fire. The vehicle did not report any warnings, errors, codes, or anything. It seems functional. I have not attempted to charge it at home. I reported the incident when it occurred to Electrify America. Their case number is [redacted]. This morning I reported the incident to Audi USA. Their reference number is [redacted]. I informed the Audi representative that I would be making this report. The exact cause is unclear. …
I had 93u9 criteria 04 recall done in February. As of March 6, I had a no power supply message. Without being able to charge it went to the dealer. They said it was the charge port assembly but not from the recall since that was software. Once that was fixed they charged the car and it immediately had the fault electrical malfunction. Now they say i need to replace the rear drive motor. Then thy called again and said the 12v battery needs to be replaced as well. This all happened while still at the dealer. I didn't have those faults prior, yet they want to say none of its related. This appears all related. After I got the car back from the recall, I had two times the charging didn't want to start, then I had ghost wiping with the rear wiper and the infotainment system rebooted several times while driving. Safety had gotten much worse and now there are cascading failures. …
Engine & cooling
The contact owned a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a garage, there was a sudden odor of smoke detected. The contact stated upon discovering the smoke, the contact noticed fumes and flames coming from the engine compartment and the rear undercarriage. The contact stated the vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Department. A Fire report was filed. A Police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the Major System Failure message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the engine was replaced; however, the dealer refused to return the vehicle until the contact had paid for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
2019 Audi e-tron engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 74 / 73 / 74 MPGe | 204 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Audi e-tron a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the e-tron to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Audi e-tron?
The electrical system — 36 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about wiring › rear compartment/trunk. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (15) and engine & cooling (11).
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi e-tron have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2019 Audi e-tron, the most recent from December 19, 2025 (camera). 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?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2024, 2025 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2021. See the full Audi e-tron years comparison.
At what mileage do 2019 Audi e-tron problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 13,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.