Audi is recalling 2020-2021 E-TRON models due to potential brake system failure that could cause loss of ABS and ESC, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free brake booster replacement.
Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Audi is recalling certain 2020-2021 E-TRON models because a brake component may separate, reducing braking assistance and disabling critical safety systems. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle is driven without proper braking.
An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the brake system. This can reduce braking assistance and disable the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which are critical for preventing crashes.
Owners of 2020-2021 Audi E-TRON Sportback Quattro and 2021 E-Tron Quattro vehicles are affected. Drivers using these models with the specific brake issue are most at risk.
Check for 2020-2021 Audi E-TRON Sportback Quattro or 2021 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 14, 2021.
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule brake booster replacement.
Dealers will replace the brake booster at no cost to fix the separation issue.
Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1.
An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the brake system, reducing braking assistance and disabling ABS and ESC safety features.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2020-2021 Audi E-TRON Sportback Quattro or 2021 E-Tron Quattro with the specific brake issue.
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free brake booster replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V569000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 21V569000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
