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2023 Audi e-tron problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Audi e-tron has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 6owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
6 complaints, against an average of 41 for the other 4 Audi e-tron model years.
Every Audi e-tron model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2023 Audi e-tron?
The components named most often in the 6 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2023 Audi e-tron been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Audi e-tron as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2023 Audi e-tron recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAChecking brake servo
Risk: On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo may come loose with the risk that it will no longer be possible to stop by using the brake pedal.
Fix: Check the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo and tighten if necessary.
UK DVSAChecking brake lines
Risk: On affected vehicles the bolts for the brake pressure lines may have been tightened too far. In such cases the bolted connection may fail resulting in brake fluid escaping.
Fix: Check the bolted connection and replace the brake pressure lines if required.
EU Safety GateDue to a problem with the screw connection, the push rod linking the brake pedal and brake booster may become disconnected, causing the…Due to a problem with the screw connection, the push rod linking the brake pedal and brake booster may become disconnected, causing the foot brake to malfunction. This can result in the loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateOvertightening of the screws connections on the brake hoses can lead the screws to break and brake fluid to start leaking.This can cause the failure of one brake circuit, reducing braking performance and compromising driving stability. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2023 Audi e-tron owners report?
6 of the 6 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I was entering the freeway at a metered on-ramp. During my wait, the vehicle warned of objects that were close even though none were close to the vehicle. I then entered the freeway and several seconds later automatic emergency braking activated at a low speed of about 20-30 miles per hour with no car in front of me for about 100 ft, and the car that was there was not braking or slowing down. There was no apparent reason for the system to activate other than the already known fault documented in a service bulletin NHTSA ID Number: 10245688
When driving, my vehicle recieved multple warning messages at the same time. The first message was that my brake was malfunctioning, and when I went to brake, the brakes did not work. Thankfully, I wasn't going too fast when this happened and I was able to bring it down to a slow and turned into a lot. I could've easily hit another vehicle or totaled my car because the brakes simply stopped working. The problem seems to be at the maker level for Audi eTrons - I've read this has been happening. There were no prior warnings or issues whatsoever, in fact, I had a full service in February (3…
On at least two occasions, my car suddenly accelerated when I was trying to reverse from a parking spot. The acceleration was very sudden. I did not even have my foot on accelerator at the time. This is extremely scary. In one occasion, I did hit a passing car as my car accelerated. Fortunately no one was hurt (or killed!), but had damage to both the cars. Second time when this happened, fortunately I was able to stop it before it hit any car behind me. On internet there are many Audi E-tron owners have similar experience either while reversing or simply while trying to park the car - the car…
Audi E-Tron (Q8) sudden unintentional acceleration caused a collision to stationary object while releasing brake on a turn. The accelerator was not touched while turning the steering wheel into the drive. It instead launched forward beyond the agreed 5 MPH and hit a tree. Causing significant damage to the vehicle’s front passenger wheel and hood. The airbags did not deploy nor did the “pre-sense” safety collision avoidance sensor attempted to stop the vehicle from hitting the object.
Vehicle malfunctioned and stopped in middle of highway with no warning. It forcefully braked to shutdown. Was able to restart car and drive away after a minute. Two days later it had emergency SOS warning on dashboard. Took vehicle in for diagnostic and repair. When pushing software update the module locked up and car would not start. Replaced module but not confident vehicle will not repeat random behavior. No data provided by Audi to ensure this was not trial and error corrections and that the vehicle is safe.
The contact owns a 2023 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and then stopping at a stoplight, the contact attempted to accelerate the vehicle failed to respond as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 380.
2023 Audi e-tron: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Audi e-tron reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi e-tron; the most common categories were electrical system (2, 33.3%), forward collision avoidance (1, 16.7%), power train (1, 16.7%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi e-tron?
Across 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (33.3% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (16.7% of complaints), power train (16.7% of complaints), service brakes (16.7% of complaints), vehicle speed control (16.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Audi e-tron have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Audi e-tron. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own e-tron
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2023 only.