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Buying a used 2021 Audi E-TRON? Check these 9 recalls first
The 2021 Audi E-Tron has 9 recalls in this group. They cover charging cable and battery overheating, brake rotor and shaft separation, brake booster corrosion, knee airbag interference, rear belts securing child seats, and rearview camera display failures. NHTSA received 36 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 24 electrical system and 9 power train reports. The complaint record includes 1 fire, 0 crashes and 0 injuries. Documentation should cover the separate braking, restraint and camera campaigns.
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.
- Verify battery and charging cable recall completion.
- Obtain records for both brake recalls and both restraint recalls.
- Confirm all camera campaigns are complete; ask about electrical and power train repairs.
- 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 portable charging cables can overheat and cause fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi E-Tron High-Voltage Battery May Overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi E-Tron Brake Rotor and Shaft Separation Risk | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Audi E-Tron glove box may block knee airbag | Structure | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi E-Tron Brake Booster Corrosion Issue | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi Rearview Camera Display May Stop Working | 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 |