18 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Audi e-tron, across model years 2019–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your e-tron by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Audi e-tron model years, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints (81).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Audi e-tron model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 81 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | 10 | 41 |
| 2022 | 10 | 52 |
| 2023 | 6 | 18 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Audi is recalling 2020 E-TRON Sportback vehicles with a risk of brake pedal detachment causing loss of braking function and potential crashes. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by dealers for free.
Audi is recalling certain 2025 Q7 models due to rearview camera software issues that may prevent image display, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Audi for free software updates.
Volkswagen recalls 2025 Audi E-TRON GT vehicles with potential suspension strut failure causing loss of vehicle handling and control. Owners must have struts inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
Audi is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS E-TRON GT models due to a short circuit risk in the high-voltage battery module that could cause fire. Owners must follow specific charging limits and get software updates.
Audi is recalling 2019-2024 E-TRon models due to brake pedal detachment risk. This could cause loss of brake function and increase crash risk. Owners must have brake booster inspected and repaired free by dealers.
When the Audi e-tron recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi e-tron; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Audi e-tron complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 18 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Audi e-tron, covering model years 2019–2026. The most recent was issued Apr 15, 2026 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
The 2022 Audi e-tron has the most, with 10 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Back Over Prevention (3), Suspension (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Audi dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Audi to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Audi dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.