Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | −25% | 5 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 8 | Brake | Few |
| 2022 | 4 | — | 7 | Transmission | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median RS E-Tron year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Audi RS E-Tron problems
Latest Audi RS E-Tron recalls
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.
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…
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The front axle brake hoses can develop tears, causing a leak and a brake circuit failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Audi RS E-Tron should you avoid?
None of the Audi RS E-Tron years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Audi RS E-Tron?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other RS E-Tron years at the same age. 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 RS E-Tron problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (2), driver assistance (2) and fuel & propulsion system (1). Transmission complaints peak in the 2022 model year.
How many recalls has the Audi RS E-Tron had?
8 recalls across 2022–2024. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Audi RS 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.