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2022-2023 · 2 model years

Audi Audi E-Tron Problems by year

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the Audi Audi E-Tron across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (32). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age202232 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2022
Complaints
38
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Audi E-Tron complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20236020Electrical system-
202232012Electrical system-

Most common Audi E-Tron problems

Latest Audi E-Tron complaints

2022 Audi Audi E-TronSeats & seat belts

The driver's seat belt sensor intermittently fails while driving at highway speeds, causing the Audi Pre Sense safety system to falsely deploy emergency pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners (tugging/cinching) without an actual collision threat. The vehicle forcefully tightens the seat belt around you while in motion, causing a severe driver distraction, physical discomfort, and an immediate crash risk. Since it happens so often while driving, I will sometimes take off the seat belt to keep from getting distracted and...

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yanked on. I brought up this issue while my car was under the manufacturer warranty but because it happens intermittently, Audi said that the car was fine when it ran diagnostics. Any future issues would have to be covered by me. Audi is aware of this issue via Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) #6913, but they refuse to repair the defective component because the vehicle is now outside its standard 4-year factory warranty.

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 11776153
2023 Audi Audi E-TronDriver assistance

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 that was there was not braking or slowing down. There was no apparent reason for the system to activate other than the already known fault documented in a service bulletin NHTSA ID Number: 10245688

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11769995
2022 Audi Audi E-TronElectrical 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 event, the vehicle would not restart for approximately 15 minutes, after which it began working again temporarily. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Audi dealer,...

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which found no coolant in the front drive motor and diagnosed a fault in the SX6 high-voltage battery switching module, which controls connection of the high-voltage battery. The SX6 module was replaced. This followed a separate repair approximately three months earlier for a failure of the J1050 high-voltage battery charger control module, which had to be replaced twice due to communication failures with the vehicle's electrical system. I am concerned this represents a recurring high-voltage electrical system defect that creates a risk of sudden loss of vehicle control/propulsion while driving.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11762328
2022 Audi Audi E-TronElectrical systemBrakes

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 complete loss of regenerative braking, severely affecting stopping predictability and vehicle handling. An authorized Audi dealership (Audi West Chester) confirmed the...

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internal module failure under TAC Case NF-1675032 and directed a full battery module replacement. Diagnostic scans have confirmed two highly critical manufacturer trouble codes: P0DB400 (Hybrid/EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit "C") and U04A300 (Invalid Data Received From Hybrid/EV Battery Interface Control Module "C"). However, a second dealership (Audi Cherry Hill) is refusing to honor the High-Voltage Battery Warranty or perform the necessary repairs because the safety code is currently showing as 'static' during their stationary test. Leaving an active high-voltage balancing and thermal tracking defect unaddressed poses an immediate risk of a sudden vehicle shutdown while driving or a potential thermal event.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11761584
2023 Audi Audi E-TronElectrical systemBrakes

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 totaled my car because the brakes simply stopped working. The problem seems to be at the maker level for Audi eTrons - I've read this has been happening. There were no...

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prior warnings or issues whatsoever, in fact, I had a full service in February (3 months before this incident). Audi had a tow truck take it. The code for this is TSB 2072977/3. Their notes say "vehicle checked and found no communication with ABS module U012100 TSB loosened and fastened earth strap. Performed sleep cycle and softward update 30TU."

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11742294
2022 Audi Audi E-TronOther & unknown

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 not fully shut. I worry that this problem could be very serious should I be in an accident with a partially closed door rather than a fully closed door. The problem first appeared early in the winter and seems to be getting worse.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11736149

Questions about the Audi Audi E-Tron

Which Audi Audi E-Tron years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2022 (32), 2023 (6). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2022 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Audi Audi E-Tron problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (19), brakes (9), driver assistance (6) most often.

How many recalls does the Audi Audi E-Tron have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Audi Audi E-Tron model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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