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2023 Audi e-tron Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

40/100

#4 most-complained of 6 e-tron years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 Audi e-tron has a complaint index of 40, ranking 4th among 6 model years, with a "Good" verdict relative to other e-tron years. NHTSA lists 5 complaints, 2 recalls, and 2 crash reports for this year, well below the 2019 and 2022 model years.

Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
75
73 city / 78 hwy

Top 2023 Audi e-tron problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System2 (40%)
  2. Brakes1 (20%)
  3. Engine1 (20%)
  4. Other1 (20%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while releasing the brake mid-turn, resulting in a collision with a stationary object.
  • Owners describe the vehicle failing to accelerate from a stop despite pressing the pedal, with no warning light and no fault found by the dealer.
  • Owners report the vehicle stopping abruptly on the highway with forceful automatic braking, followed by an SOS dashboard warning and a software module lockup.
  • Owners describe multiple simultaneous warning messages followed by a total loss of braking function while driving.
2023 Audi e-tron complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2024Jul 2024Jun 2025Aug 2025Jun 2026
6 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2024 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2026 (2).

2023 Audi e-tron recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

2023 Audi e-tron fuel economy and fuel cost

City
73 MPG
Highway
78 MPG
Combined
75 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,000
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.

2023 compared with other e-tron years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201920202021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Caution6036977.5
2022Avoid8031575
2023Good405275
2024No verdict00385

All Audi e-tron years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Audi e-tron reliable?
Relative to other e-tron model years, the 2023 e-tron ranks well. It has a complaint index of 40 and ranks 4th-worst out of 6 model years, earning a "Good" verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What problems does the 2023 Audi e-tron have?
NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2023 e-tron, spread across Electrical System (40% share), Brakes (20%), Engine (20%), and Transmission & Powertrain (20%). One complaint involving the transmission was reported at a median mileage of 380.
Does the 2023 Audi e-tron have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 e-tron: one for a rearview camera software error (campaign 25V900000) and one for the Electrical System involving charging cable use (campaign 23V842000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2023 e-tron compare to other e-tron years?
The 2023 e-tron's complaint index of 40 is much lower than the 2019 model year's index of 100 and the 2022 model year's index of 80, both marked "Avoid." Only the 2020 and 2024 model years show lower complaint counts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi e-tron?
The EPA rates the 2023 e-tron at 75 MPG combined (73 city / 78 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.