Audi e-tron Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Audi e-tron model year (2019–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Audi e-tron Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 69 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 86
9 recalls · 32 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 59
5 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 15
Best Audi e-tron Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
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Audi e-tron — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Good |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 15 | Good |
| 2021 | 9 | 32 | 59 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 13 | Good |
| 2019 | 5 | 69 | 86 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Audi e-tron Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent e-tron models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year e-tron should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2019 Audi e-tron if possible. It has 5 recalls, 69 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The overall problem score is 86 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year e-tron to buy?+
The 2025 Audi e-tron is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which e-tron has the fewest problems?+
The 2025, 2026, 2023 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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