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Audi e-tron Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 172 owner complaints for the Audi e-tron. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi e-tron by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi e-tron | 0 | 6 | |
| 2022 Audi e-tron | 0 | 45 | |
| 2021 Audi e-tron | 9 | 36 | |
| 2020 Audi e-tron | 4 | 1 | |
| 2019 Audi e-tron | 5 | 84 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi e-tron: questions owners ask
Which Audi e-tron year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi e-tron model years with the most are the 2019 (84), 2022 (45) and 2021 (36). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi e-tron years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (1), 2023 (6) and 2021 (36), out of 5 model years from 2019 to 2023. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi e-tron have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 3 Audi e-tron model years, 18 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (9), 2019 (5) and 2020 (4). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Audi e-tron years have the most overheating complaints?
12 owner complaints across 3 Audi e-tron model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2019 (5), 2021 (4) and 2022 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Audi e-tron fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Audi e-tron's first-time failure rate ranged from 7.3% for cars first registered in 2021 to 9.7% for 2020, across 3 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.