Audi e-tron Best and Worst Years (2019–2024)
Audi e-tron model years 2019 and 2022 are rated Avoid, with complaint index scores of 100 and 80, both well above other years. 2021 is a Caution year (index 60). No year is rated Best; electrical system complaints dominate across all years covered (53% of 150 total complaints).
- Model years
- 6
- 2019–2024
- NHTSA complaints
- 150
- Recall campaigns
- 13
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 6
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
e-tron Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Audi e-tron problems and recalls by year
e-tron years to avoid: what went wrong
2019 Audi e-tron Index 100 · 77 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2019 e-tron has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall. Electrical System problems account for 45% of its complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 56,373. Fuel system issues appear at a median of 4,100 miles, and engine problems at 21,480 miles. Owners reported unintended acceleration into stopped traffic, airbag deployment concerns, transmission rollback when stationary, and a battery fire that started while charging. NHTSA recorded 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury for this year, along with recalls covering camera software, brake booster fasteners, and high-voltage battery module overheating.
2022 Audi e-tron Index 80 · 31 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2022 e-tron ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 80. Electrical System complaints make up 58% of the year's total, with brakes at 26%, both showing a median mileage at failure of 15,000. Owners described sudden steering loss leading to a crash, cabin smoke tied to an electrical failure warning, complete brake failure requiring an automatic emergency stop, and stalling after sitting at a stop for more than 30 seconds. NHTSA logged 1 crash and 2 fires for this year, plus recalls for camera software and high-voltage battery module overheating.
Most common Audi e-tron problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System80 (53%)
- Other32 (21%)
- Engine25 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain22 (15%)
- Brakes18 (12%)
- Fuel System16 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (4%)
- Airbags3 (2%)
- Structure & Body3 (2%)
Frequently asked questions
- What Audi e-tron years should I avoid?
- NHTSA data flags 2019 and 2022 as Avoid years, with complaint index scores of 100 and 80. 2021 is rated Caution with an index of 60.
- Is there a best year for the Audi e-tron?
- No year in this dataset is rated Best. 2023 is rated Good with a complaint index of 40 and only 5 complaints logged.
- What is the most common problem with the Audi e-tron?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area across all years, accounting for 80 of 150 total complaints, or 53%.
- Does the 2019 Audi e-tron have battery fire recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 23V867000 covers 2019-2022 e-tron Quattro vehicles for high-voltage battery modules that may overheat.
- How many recalls does the Audi e-tron have overall?
- Across model years 2019-2024, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Audi e-tron.