11 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020, 2021. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Audi is recalling certain 2019 through 2026 vehicles, including A6, A7, Q7, Q8 and e-tron models. A software error can keep the backup camera picture from showing on the screen the way it is supposed to. Because the rear camera view may not appear, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule covering what a driver must be able to see behind the vehicle.
A bolt that connects the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been properly installed during manufacturing. If this fastener fails, the brake pedal can come apart from the brake booster. When that happens, the vehicle can lose its ability to brake normally, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the brake booster and repair it as needed, free of charge.
Some Audi E-Tron vehicles have a high-voltage battery that may overheat. Dealers will install onboard software that keeps an eye on how well the battery modules are performing. If a module is found to have a problem, dealers will replace it. This applies to the E-Tron Sportback Quattro and E-Tron Quattro models covered by this recall, and the work will not cost owners anything. Audi has already begun mailing notification letters to owners about this issue.
Audi is recalling certain electric and other models over the portable charging system supplied with the vehicle. When the industrial 220-volt/240-volt plug is used at the 100% charge setting, some home outlets cannot handle the electrical current the charging system needs. The outlet or the charging cable can then overheat. Dealers will supply a new 220-volt/240-volt portable charging cable with a temperature sensor built in, free of charge.
On a range of Audi models, the infotainment system's main unit can become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off. When this happens, the rearview camera image will not display the next time the vehicle is started, and the vehicle no longer meets the federal rule requiring a working rear visibility display.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Audi cars and SUVs because of a software problem with the backup camera display. When the vehicle is put into reverse, the screen may go blank or black instead of showing the view behind the vehicle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for rear visibility. Dealers will update the software in the infotainment unit, the system that runs the center screen.
Certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles may develop corrosion inside the brake booster. Over time, this corrosion can cause several systems to stop working, including the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the speedometer display, and brake assist. This means multiple safety systems tied to braking could be affected at the same time in these vehicles.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling certain 2021 and 2022 cars and SUVs because of a problem with the rear seat belts. The part of the belt that locks it in place for a child seat may switch off too early, so the child seat may not be held securely. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule on protecting people in a crash. Dealers will check the middle rear seat belts and replace them if needed.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin that holds the glove box cover may not be properly secured. If it is loose, the trim on the glove box lid can get in the way of the knee airbag as that airbag inflates, so the airbag may not open the way it is designed to. Dealers will look at the glove box and secure the hinge pin if needed.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles because a rotor and shaft inside the integrated brake system may have been welded improperly and could separate. If this separation happens, it can reduce the vehicle's braking assistance and cause a loss of the Antilock Brake System and Electronic Stability Control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen's Audi brand is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. A faulty seal on the charging socket can let moisture get into the high voltage battery system. Audi says that if warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," owners should immediately stop driving, park outdoors away from buildings, and not charge the vehicle. Dealers will install a new seal and, if needed, replace affected parts of the system at no cost to the owner.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 79 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering the 2019–2021 Audi E-TRON. 8 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Audi rearview camera may fail to show image" (NHTSA campaign 25V900000), reported Dec 19, 2025.
The 2021 Audi E-TRON has the most, with 9 recalls. The 2020 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 4. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 11 Audi E-TRON recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Audi dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: