2023 Audi E-Tron problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
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: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.
Service bulletins (927)
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 927 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-08 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“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 th…”
2026-06-05 · Service Brakes“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 tot…”
2025-08-13 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“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 t…”
2025-06-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“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. t…”
2024-07-30 · Electrical System“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 modu…”
2024-02-07 · Power Train · 380 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.