2022 Audi E-Tron problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (9) · Service Brakes (5) · Power Train (2)
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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.
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.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit 2022-10-26 · campaign 22V806000 · 6,076 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, thes
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2021-10-20 · campaign 21V825000 · 2,857 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Service bulletins (1,076)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Electrical System 2026-09-24 · TSB_2073858_13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there are various warning messages in the instrument cluster; electric motor leaking. p0aa600
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2083385_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2076396_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; audi adaptive light, audi pre sense system fault, adaptive cruise assist inop (dtc c12d5fa).
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2063336_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when dtc c12bff0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,076 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-05 · Electrical System“while driving, the vehicle displayed three simultaneous warnings — “drive system malfunction, safely stop vehicle,” “electrical system malfunction, restart not possible, contact service,” and “all-wheel drive malfunction, limited stability” — and lost propulsion completely. this occurred on at least two separate occasions while driving. after each …”
2026-09-02 · Service Brakes“the vehicle is experiencing an intermittent but active 'electrical system: malfunction!' safety alert on the dashboard and myaudi app, caused by an internal high-voltage battery cell circuit fault (diagnostic trouble code p0db400 / u04a300) and a failure in the battery thermal runaway detection system. when the fault occurs, the vehicle suffers a…”
2026-05-06 · Unknown Or Other“from time to time the driver's door does not latch completely so the door is only partially closing. dealer was able to duplicate the problem but will not replace (estimated cost for new door latch is just under $800.) at their expense. it appears that others have had the same problem. when driving the car air rushes into the vehicle as the door is…”
2026-05-04 · Service Brakes“brakes were replaced by audi with genuine audi parts and within 2 months, the brake rotors became warped, requiring a resurfacing. after driving another 2 months, they once again became warped, making the entire car lurch and shake during braking. …”
2026-03-31 · Service Brakes“my drive motors keep failing (so far 3 times) and my emergency braking abruptly stops my vehicle when no true danger is present and i’m in complete control of my vehicle. currently my vehicle has a constant shuddering while braking which doesn’t feel safe because it’s not braking properly. audi regional and the dealership refuses to take ownership …”
2026-02-23 · Electrical System · 16,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 audi e-tron. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently switched to safe mode and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. additionally, the mileage range was reduced, and the battery recharging time increased. the failure started after the vehicle was repa…”
2026-02-09 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“catastrophic electrical failure - smoke in cabin while driving with passengers, dashboard displayed "electrical failure - pull over when safe" followed by loud explosive pop and cabin filled with smoke. root cause: prior undisclosed collision damage. dealer (morrie's golden valley cadillac) removed front bumper in june 2025 (repair order #78683),…”
2025-11-24 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“the vehicles software system regularly crashes and/or does not load leaving all camera functionality and safety alerts inoperable. i have had the vehicle in to address these concerns 5 times with no resolve from the manufacturer. even with video evidence they claim the vehicle is functioning as intended. this is in direct violation of fmvss 111 as …”
2025-09-09 · Engine“ the car occasionally does not respond to pushing the pedal to accelerate. the first time it happened, i though it was user error after sitting at a light. well within the same 30 minutes it happened again entering a carwash. today i was sitting at a light waiting for it to turn green. once green, i pushed the accelerator to go and the car would no…”
2025-05-31 · Service Brakes“brakes do not work when there is a precipitation. you need to press the brake 3 times before you can feel the brakes engage. this occurs anytime it rains or snows for the entire time we’ve owned the car and audi refuses to acknowledge the complaint …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.