2021 Audi e-tron problems and recalls

67% of owner complaints on the 2021 Audi e-tron related to the Electrical System (24 of 36).

36
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
49.2
Severity index

Severity index 49.2 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 49.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 24 complaints (66.7%)24 67%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 10 complaints (27.8%)10 28%Power TrainPower Train: 9 complaints (25.0%)9 25%EngineEngine: 7 complaints (19.4%)7 19%Service BrakesService Brakes: 3 complaints (8.3%)3 8%StructureStructure: 1 complaints (2.8%)1 3%Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 1 complaints (2.8%)1 3%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 1 complaints (2.8%)1 3%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2466.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1027.8%
POWER TRAIN925.0%
ENGINE719.4%
SERVICE BRAKES38.3%
STRUCTURE12.8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12.8%

Complaints filed per year

0492021: 42022: 82023: 62024: 92025: 42026: 5 (partial year)2122232492526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20214
20228
20236
20249
20254
2026 (year to date)5
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.6x those in 2021 to 2022 (19 against 12).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V60600005/08/2021SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe
21V70700013/09/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to s
21V59500002/08/2021STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARDVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during
21V56900026/07/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
22V74200005/10/2022BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabri
22V80600026/10/2022EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNITVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7
23V84200013/12/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARDVolkswagen 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 pl
23V86700020/12/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWAREVolkswagen 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.
25V90000019/12/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAVolkswagen 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 requi

Other Audi e-tron model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 2 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.