Every 2019 Audi e-tron recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V900000
Dec 19, 2025Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V900000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 24V621000
Aug 19, 2024Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V621000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V867000
Dec 20, 2023Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery Thermal:Management:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V867000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V842000
Dec 13, 2023Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Cable/Cord:Onboard
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V842000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V434000
Oct 6, 2019Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V434000 →
2019 Audi e-tron complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi e-tron, reporting 4 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries. Audi has issued at least 1,079 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System36
- Unknown Or Other16
- Fuel/Propulsion System14
- Engine11
- Power Train10
- Forward Collision Avoidance7
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (426)
- Equipment (253)
- Unknown Or Other (143)
- Structure (85)
- Visibility (46)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (42)
Read Audi e-tron owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2019 Audi e-tron
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi e-tron. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron Quattro. The contact stated that the messages "Electrical System Malfunction", "Please Stop Vehicle", and a message for the battery were displayed.”
2019 AUDI E-TRON QUATTROOct 5, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769138
Fire
“The contact owned a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a garage, there was a sudden odor of smoke detected. The contact stated upon discovering the smoke, the contact noticed fumes and flames coming from the engine compartment and the rear undercarriage.”
2019 AUDI E-TRONApr 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11584092
“The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron Quattro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently failed to stop while depressing the brake pedal. The contact was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle.”
2019 AUDI E-TRON QUATTROSep 30, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768005
Fire
“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.”
2019 AUDI E-TRONNov 3, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11553426
“Multiple times and at random times the vehicle reports "Central locking: malfunction! See owner's manual". When this happens, the driver's door is completely locked and driver cannot exit the vehicle. Door cannot be opened from outside either.”
2019 AUDI E-TRON QUATTROSep 14, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764029
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