Audi e-tron years to avoid
Every Audi e-tron model year on file (2019-2021), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2019
Worst year on file
57.8
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2021
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 Audi e-tron | 57.8 Medium | 78 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2021 Audi e-tron | 49.2 Medium | 36 | Electrical System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Audi e-tron complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 78 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 57.8 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021 | 36 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 49.2 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.