2019 Audi e-tron Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Audi e-tron, 45% of all 77 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 56,373. Three related recalls cover the high-voltage battery and charging system.
- Electrical System complaints
- 35
- 45% of 77
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,374 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Sudden unexpected forward lurching or acceleration while stopped with the brake applied, in at least one case causing a rear-end crash.
- Fire and smoke reported from the rear driver-side wheel area shortly after plugging in to charge at a charging station.
- Dashboard warning reading "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: MALFUNCTION! SAFELY STOP VEHICLE" followed by the electric motors shutting down while driving.
- Charging handle failing to disengage from the charging port after a home charge, requiring the dealer to disassemble the port to remove it.
- Delays getting recall repair 23V867000 completed because replacement battery modules were not available at the dealer.
- Home lights flickering and concerns about house wiring damage tied to the vehicle's charging system.
When 2019 Audi e-tron electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 24, 2020, latest Jul 29, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Audi e-tron
- 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.
- NHTSA 23V842000Dec 13, 2023Electrical System93,196 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
- NHTSA 19V434000Jun 10, 2019Electrical System1,646 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.
Risk: Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.
Electrical System complaints by e-tron model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical system problems in the 2019 Audi e-tron?
- NHTSA has logged 35 electrical system complaints for the 2019 e-tron, which makes up 45% of the 77 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Audi e-tron's electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: 23V867000 for overheating high-voltage battery modules, 23V842000 covering charging cable use restrictions, and 19V434000 for a faulty charging socket seal that lets in moisture.
- At what mileage do 2019 e-tron electrical problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 56,373 miles.
- Have any 2019 e-tron electrical complaints involved fire or crashes?
- NHTSA records show 1 fire and 1 crash among the electrical system complaints for the 2019 e-tron, with no injuries reported.