2023 Audi E-Tron Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (6) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Engine (2)
Safety recalls (7)
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.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2025-04-15 · campaign 25V227000 · 3,773 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 RS E-TRON GT and E-TRON GT vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74HC.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2024-09-30 · campaign 24V726000 · 6,499 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 E-TRON GT, and RS E-TRON GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge. For vehicles where on-line data is available (Audi recall number 931A), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. Where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at an authorized Audi dealer,
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2024-06-20 · campaign 24V465000 · 9,653 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The front axle brake hoses can develop tears, causing a leak and a brake circuit failure.
Risk: A failed brake circuit can cause longer brake pedal travel and reduced braking performance, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front axle brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47UP.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2024-03-22 · campaign 24V228000 · 1,009 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VN.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2024-03-22 · campaign 24V229000 · 33 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VM.
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 (876)
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 2026-09-23 · 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).
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Structure:body 2026-09-18 · TSB_2078648_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
Showing the 6 most recent of 876 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“while i was driving my audi e-tron gt, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. i believe the fire resulted from a catastrophic high-voltage battery failure. the fire created an immediate risk of injury to me and others nearby. i am reporting this as a serious safety concern.…”
2026-09-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“while i was driving my audi e-tron gt, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. i believe the fire resulted from a catastrophic high-voltage battery failure, although the cause has not yet been confirmed. the fire created an immediate risk of injury to me and others nearby. i am reporting this as a serious safety concern.…”
2026-08-18 · Electrical System“i own a 2023 audi e-tron gt premium plus, vin [xxx]. the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall 24v726 / audi recall 931a concerning high-voltage battery modules that may internally short and create a fire risk. audi previously completed the 931a remedy by installing the advanced hv battery monitoring software. after the recall remedy was completed, …”
2026-07-25 · Electrical System“while driving my children to school, the vehicle suffered a sudden and complete electrical malfunction in the middle of moving traffic. the vehicle began violently rising and falling. it became inoperable and stopped in the roadway. the door locks failed and would not release — my children were trapped inside a disabled vehicle in live traffic. the…”
2026-03-20 · Electrical System“the audi e-tron gt contains a design defect where the 12v battery cannot be charged in the event it becomes depleted. the battery is stored in the front trunk, but this can only be opened when the car has electrical power - there is no manual release. this leaves the vehicle immobilized to the point it must be towed to a dealer using special equipm…”
2025-12-16 · Engine“i am submitting this complaint regarding audi’s continued failure to complete an active safety recall repair on my vehicle despite extended possession of the car and multiple representations that required parts were available or imminent. my vehicle has been continuously out of service for over four months while awaiting completion of a battery re…”
2025-04-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2023 audi e-tron gt has been subject to a recall since september 30, 2024 for possible fire risks associated with its electric batteries, yet audi still has not announced a solution in the past seven months. instead, audi recommends charging the battery to not more than 80% capacity, which significantly limits the vehicle's range. why has audi n…”
2025-01-16 · Electrical System · 9,826 mi“the contact leased a 2023 audi e-tron gt. the contact stated that the message that the battery power was reduced to 70 percent was displayed. the contact stated that the battery failed to charge above 70 percent. the reduced performance warning light was illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v726000 (electrical …”
2024-06-13 · Electrical System“there is an outstanding recall on my vehicle and audi are not able to complete the recall for over 30 days. i am currently only able to charge the car to 70% for concern that the vehicle will catch fire. as a result the range of the vehicle has been reduced. i have contacted audiusa, who said it is not their issue but rather a problem with my deale…”
2024-06-05 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2023 audi e-tron gt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v842000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.