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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 14 of 77 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports3 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
77 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 29, 2024
Electrical System
I received the letter about 23V867 recall on this vehicle over two weeks ago. Letter indicates vehicle requires repair (per Audi's online data as recorded with data collection performed from the vehicle itself) NOW. I called to make an appointment with Audi Silver Spring [XXX] ) and initially I was told they will have to order …
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I received the letter about 23V867 recall on this vehicle over two weeks ago. Letter indicates vehicle requires repair (per Audi's online data as recorded with data collection performed from the vehicle itself) NOW. I called to make an appointment with Audi Silver Spring [XXX] ) and initially I was told they will have to order new battery modules. A week later (this morning 2/29/2024) I was texted that they cannot perform the repair as they do not have cell balancer tool :( and this will take another two weeks. So while Audi indicates my vehicle is in imminent fire hazard, yet their dealers are not capable of repairing this issue, even though letter indicates repairs should be performed now. I am extremely concerned with the safety of the vehicle, passengers and my property while vehicle is parked on the driveway due to fire hazard. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #11574623
30,000 miles · Jan 30, 2024
Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the Major System Failure message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the engine was replaced; however, the dealer refused to…
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The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the Major System Failure message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the engine was replaced; however, the dealer refused to return the vehicle until the contact had paid for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
NHTSA ODI #11568796
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2024
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
The charging system used to charge the vehicle cannot be used at full capacity otherwise it can cause a fire. Potential house fire, wiring damage to home. This problem has been confirmed by the manufacturer. The components have not been inspected because Audi does not have a remedy for this recall. There are no warnings on the …
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The charging system used to charge the vehicle cannot be used at full capacity otherwise it can cause a fire. Potential house fire, wiring damage to home. This problem has been confirmed by the manufacturer. The components have not been inspected because Audi does not have a remedy for this recall. There are no warnings on the vehicle. Lights flicker in the home when charging.
NHTSA ODI #11568448
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2024
Unknown Or Other
We have several recalls for this car the battery and the ball joints are bad we called the dealer for help with the issue and never received any update , we can not drive this car due to a fire hazard and it is a real safety issue for all the public and our selves we need help. Please help my family thanks and god bless.
NHTSA ODI #11567520
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2024
Unknown Or Other
I discovered the following recall on your site but the AudiUSA site does not show the issue. I am alarm at the serious nature of this recall and Audi is only saying it does no have a remedy yet. that is unacceptable considering what could happen. We need a faster remedy to this very dangerous situation. A timely manner is right …
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I discovered the following recall on your site but the AudiUSA site does not show the issue. I am alarm at the serious nature of this recall and Audi is only saying it does no have a remedy yet. that is unacceptable considering what could happen. We need a faster remedy to this very dangerous situation. A timely manner is right now, not later in the year. Dec 20,2023 Manufacturer Recall Number93U9 NHTSA Recall Number23V867 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary A potentially critical self-discharge condition exists in certain high-voltage battery modules that, in some instances, may lead to thermal overload, possibly resulting in smoke or a fire. A high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire. Affected high-voltage batteries may experience a loss of range and/or performance as an early indication. Safety Risk A high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire. Remedy REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE Audi is working on an interim measure to help provide support for vehicles in this recall until the remedy becomes available. More information will be provided at a later date once the details of the interim measure are defined.
NHTSA ODI #11565809
Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2024
Unknown Or Other
The sunroof exploded while on the highway. It was very dangerous as small glass shards fell while driving at highway speeds on the highway. It was not hit by anything, and there was no damage to the glass prior. There was no warning, just a loud pop/bang and then the glass fell and then a huge hole where the sunroof used to be…
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The sunroof exploded while on the highway. It was very dangerous as small glass shards fell while driving at highway speeds on the highway. It was not hit by anything, and there was no damage to the glass prior. There was no warning, just a loud pop/bang and then the glass fell and then a huge hole where the sunroof used to be.
NHTSA ODI #11565370
160,000 miles · Jan 10, 2024
Electrical System
The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V867000 (Electrical System) and 23V842000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa…
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The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V867000 (Electrical System) and 23V842000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact attempted to charge the vehicle and was not able to charge the battery. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the charging port had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and became aware there was a recall related to the charging port failure under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V434000 (Electrical System). The contact was advised by the independent mechanic that a dealer should check the software for any updates. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the charging port recall was not associated with the VIN. The contact was advised that the other two recalls had no relation to the failed charging port and that there was no remedy available for the two recalls related to the VIN. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI #11564562
111,000 miles · Nov 3, 2023
Electrical SystemFire
The contact owned a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact had pulled into a charging station and had plugged the vehicle in to charge the battery. The contact stated she heard a loud boom 20 minutes after having plugged the vehicle into the charging station. The contact saw white smoke issuing from the rear of the vehicle and then she s…
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The contact owned a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact had pulled into a charging station and had plugged the vehicle in to charge the battery. The contact stated she heard a loud boom 20 minutes after having plugged the vehicle into the charging station. The contact saw white smoke issuing from the rear of the vehicle and then she saw flames issuing from the rear driver-side wheel. The contact stated that prior to the fire department's arrival a passerby and a store employee, from a store that she was parked in front of, extinguished the flames with chemical hand-held fire extinguishers. The contact stated the vehicle was towed to her insurance provider's impound lot for investigation. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
NHTSA ODI #11553426
Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 2023
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
I plugged my Grizzle home charger into the driver side charger on my 2019 Audi E-Tron. The Vehicle charged but did not disengage the charging handle. I called Audi and followed all their instructions but nothing worked. The car was towed to the Audi dealer where they had to disassemble the vehicle's charging port on the car to g…
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I plugged my Grizzle home charger into the driver side charger on my 2019 Audi E-Tron. The Vehicle charged but did not disengage the charging handle. I called Audi and followed all their instructions but nothing worked. The car was towed to the Audi dealer where they had to disassemble the vehicle's charging port on the car to get the charging cable handle out. Although the car is still under warrantee, Audi refused to to repair the car under warrantee And charged me upwards of $500.00 for the repair. Audi claimed that since the charger was not an Audi charger there may have been outside influence. This explanation does not make any sense, nowhere in the owners manual does it stat that you are only required to use an Audi charger. This is equivalent to stating that you must take your car to the dealer for maintenance or risk voiding your warrantee.
NHTSA ODI #11551452
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2023
Service Brakes
Purchased on September 13 2023 told my salesman anos that the vehicle needs brakes it seems he said oh no we inspect all our vehicles so me not being a mechanic I believe him well that was a lie September 15 2023 car indicates brake pads low see dealership now it’s only been two days since I made this 60000$ purchase from Scha…
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Purchased on September 13 2023 told my salesman anos that the vehicle needs brakes it seems he said oh no we inspect all our vehicles so me not being a mechanic I believe him well that was a lie September 15 2023 car indicates brake pads low see dealership now it’s only been two days since I made this 60000$ purchase from Schaumburg ford so they say bring it in so we can check this is Friday I purchased that Wednesday they inspected it and it needs brakes and rotors this is a electric car I could have hurt my self or others not having adequate brakes this car is not drivable due to it needs brakes I should not be repairing a vehicle was purchased September 13 2023 2 days later it needs brakes this dealership played with my life and the well being of others I want my brakes fixed I live 100 miles from this dealership I went back on that following Monday to drive back with a car with inadequate brakes first I was offered 1000$ towards new to having nothing done at all haven’t Evan made a payment beware of Schaumburg ford they sell cars that may just hurt u or some one else
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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DP22005 · Pedestrian Alert Sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Aug 7, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:propulsion System
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
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