2019 Audi e-tron Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 e-tron years
The 2019 Audi e-tron ranks worst of 6 model years, with a Complaint Index of 100, 77 complaints, 5 recalls, and 3 fires. Electrical System issues dominate at 45% of complaints, making this year the one to avoid within the e-tron lineup.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 74
- 74 city / 73 hwy
Top 2019 Audi e-tron problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System35 (45%)
- Other16 (21%)
- Fuel System14 (18%)
- Engine12 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (9%)
- Brakes6 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (8%)
- Airbags2 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
What owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly lurches or rolls forward/backward at a stop with the driver's foot on the brake, in some cases causing a collision.
- High-voltage battery or charging system triggers electrical faults, including a fire that started 20 minutes after plugging in at a charging station.
- Engine compartment and rear undercarriage caught fire while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, with smoke and flames reported.
- Adaptive cruise assist and collision-avoidance features drop out randomly or cause sudden stops on the highway.
- Audi Drive Select air suspension system freezes or drops to its lowest setting and becomes unresponsive to controls.
- Brakes and lane-departure steering pull the vehicle to one side, described by the dealer as an overly sensitive system that cannot be disabled.
2019 Audi e-tron recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 24V621000Aug 19, 2024Brakes1,453 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2024, and November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P6.
- NHTSA 23V867000Dec 20, 2023Electrical System26,866 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.
2019 Audi e-tron fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 74 MPG
- Highway
- 73 MPG
- Combined
- 74 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other e-tron years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2019 Audi e-tron?
- Among the 6 model years with data, the 2019 e-tron has the highest Complaint Index (100) and ranks worst overall, so it carries an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other e-tron years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Audi e-tron?
- Electrical System complaints make up 45% of all reports (35 of 77), with a median failure mileage of 56,373.5 miles, and include recalls for battery seal moisture and overheating battery modules.
- Does the 2019 Audi e-tron have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 e-tron, covering a rearview camera software error, a brake booster fastener issue, high-voltage battery overheating, a charging cable warning, and a charging socket seal that could let in moisture.
- Are there fire reports for the 2019 Audi e-tron?
- NHTSA data shows 3 fire-related complaints for the 2019 e-tron, including one that ignited during charging and one in the engine compartment while parked.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Audi e-tron?
- EPA rates the 2019 e-tron at 74 mpg combined (74 city / 73 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,050.