Audi e-tron Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.
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Audi e-tron — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Worst Component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2021Worst | 9 | 32 | 0 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Full report → |
Most Common e-tron Problems
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Audi e-tron Reliability
What year e-tron has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Audi e-tron had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 32 complaints and 9 safety recalls. See the full 2021 report for details on specific defects.
Is the Audi e-tron reliable?
The Audi e-tron has accumulated 32 owner-filed complaints and 19 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2026 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used e-tron.
What are the most common e-tron problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas for the Audi e-tron across recent model years are: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8 reports), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5 reports), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4 reports), SERVICE BRAKES (2 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.
How do I check if my e-tron has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls on any Audi e-tron using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.
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