2019 Audi E-Tron problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (13) · Fuel/Propulsion System (11) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (6)
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Safety recalls (5)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-12-19 · campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles
Defect: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2024-08-19 · campaign 24V621000 · 1,453 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P6.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software 2023-12-20 · campaign 23V867000 · 26,866 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.
Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/Cord:onboard 2023-12-13 · campaign 23V842000 · 93,196 vehicles
Defect: 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. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2019-06-10 · campaign 19V434000 · 1,646 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.
Service bulletins (1,080)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-07-16 · TSB_2063427_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informaiton when the hv battery charger control module cannot be started, or reports diagnostic address after being replaced.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-07-13 · TSB_2081573_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when dtc b105a1a, b103e25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
Structure:body 2026-07-10 · TSB_2078648_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information tsb provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
Suspension 2026-07-10 · TSB_2061464_12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
Electrical System 2026-07-09 · TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
Structure:body 2026-07-09 · TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,080 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-29 · Electrical System“my 2019 audi e-tron will not charge. the charging indicator turns red after a few seconds and charging stops. the issue happens with both my home charger and electrify america public chargers. the vehicle does not make the normal charging connection/clicking sound. this appears to be a charging system or high-voltage electrical issue. i am concerne…”
2026-07-08 · Engine“the car stayed for 4 weeks at the dealership and he didn’t able to do the recall …”
2026-07-08 · Exterior Lighting“ am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent experience with the service department at audi of cherry hill concerning my audi e-tron. my vehicle remained at your dealership for approximately four weeks, during which time no repairs or meaningful progress were made. instead, i was informed that i would need to approve approximately $1…”
2026-04-23 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“airbag detection system continues to malfunction. when driving at random times it states the detection system is currently unavailable as well as all the function buttons on the steering wheel. …”
2026-04-22 · Electrical System““electrical system malfunction- please park vehicle safely”popping up on the dashboard. this is the second incident of such. then “ a low battery charge “ warning while charging the car. warning adds “ battery will charge while driving”. we called the dealer the first time and told to monitor but ok to drive. then today while traveling almost 3 hou…”
2026-04-20 · Tires:tread/Belt“component: tires (front left) continental cross contact lx 265/45 r21 incident description: driving at highway speed, the front left tire suffered a catastrophic tread delamination. the flailing tread tore the fender and charging cover off of the vehicle. no impact or road hazard occured due to smart manuvering and proximity to the shoulder to pull…”
2026-03-18 · Power Train“vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of propulsion while driving due to an internal failure of the rear electric motor. the dealer diagnosed it as 'coolant intrusion' into the motor unit. this is a known manufacturing defect in the 2019 e-tron (tsb 2073858/2) where internal seals fail, allowing coolant to destroy the motor. this created a hi…”
2026-03-18 · Power Train“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 …”
2026-03-14 · Exterior Lighting“brake lights become faulty due to moisture intrusion from car washes. the part is available for inspection if requested audi has issued a technical service bulletin on this issue already. this should be handled through a recall, not a tsb.…”
2026-02-26 · Visibility/Wiper“i had the recall done about a week ago on my audi 2019 etron. the recall was the software for the rear camera. now i have noticed that when i am driving and water splashes on the windshield the auto wipers do a single wipe like normal, however the next time after that when i come to a complete stop, like at a light, the rear wiper then goes off onc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.