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Buying a used 2021 Audi E-TRON Sportback? Check these 2 recalls first
Same two recalls as the 2020 car: the critical brake pedal that can detach from the brake booster, and a rearview camera that may fail to display. The complaint record is much heavier here — 40 reports to NHTSA versus four a year earlier, concentrated in electrical (28), power train (10) and engine (8), including one fire, with no crashes or injuries reported. These are unverified owner reports, but the electrical and drivetrain clustering is worth asking about.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the brake pedal detachment recall was repaired, matched to the VIN.
- Ask about electrical faults — 28 of the 40 complaints cite that system.
- Test charging and drive quality for the power train issues owners report.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Audi E-TRON Sportback
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi e-tron brake pedal can detach from brake booster | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
40 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | None found |
| Power Train | 10 | None found |
| Engine | 8 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |