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Buying a used 2021 Audi E-TRON? Check these 9 recalls first
This year has the longest recall list of the e-tron run — nine campaigns. Two are critical: battery modules that can overheat and catch fire, and an overheating portable charging cable. Two separate brake booster problems appear, one corrosion-related that weakens braking. Several overlapping backup camera recalls and a glove box that can block the knee airbag round it out. A rear seat belt recall also affects child seat holding. Owners filed 36 unverified complaints, mostly electrical, with one reported fire and no crashes or injuries.
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.
- Run the VIN for open recalls — with nine campaigns, some are likely unfinished.
- Verify both brake booster recalls, including the corrosion one, were completed.
- If you carry a child seat, install it with the rear belt before buying.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi electric models: portable charging cable can overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi e-tron battery modules can overheat and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi E-Tron brake booster part can come apart | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi E-Tron brake booster corrosion weakens braking power | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Audi e-tron glove box may block knee airbag | Structure | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi A6 Allroad and E-Tron backup camera blank | Equipment | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
36 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 | 24 | Yes |
| Power Train | 9 | None found |
| Engine | 7 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |