21 recalls across 6 model years
The Audi e-tron has 21 recalls covering 2019 through 2024 model years, with the most serious being a brake pedal detachment defect on 2019–2024 models where a fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster can work loose and cause a complete loss of braking.
The brake system accounts for several of the most serious issues across the production run. On 2019–2024 models, the brake pedal can separate from the brake booster entirely, leaving the driver with no braking ability. On 2020–2021 models, a rotor and shaft inside the integrated brake system can separate, reducing braking assistance and disabling anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control at the same time. On 2021 models, corrosion inside the brake booster can cause the anti-lock brakes, stability control, speedometer, and brake assist to stop functioning, increasing stopping distances.
The high-voltage battery carries fire-related recalls on 2019–2022 models. On 2019 models, a faulty seal on the charging socket can allow moisture into the high-voltage system, creating a short-circuit and fire risk. Separately, battery modules on 2019–2022 models can overheat and pose a fire risk. The 220V compact charging cable included with 2019 models can also overheat at the house outlet and catch fire. A broader charging cable recall covers 2019–2024 models across multiple Audi lines, where an overheated outlet or cable raises the same fire risk.
On the occupant protection side, 2021 models have a glove box hinge pin that can come loose and let the glove box lid interfere with the front passenger knee airbag during deployment. On 2024 models, the front passenger seat sensor can incorrectly classify an adult occupant and deactivate the passenger airbag, leaving that occupant unprotected in a crash. A rear seatbelt retractor issue on 2021 models can prevent a child restraint from being properly secured.
Rearview camera software problems appear across several model years. On 2019–2024 models, a software error can prevent the camera image from displaying when reversing. Similar software-related display failures affect 2021–2022 models across multiple filing variations, all with the same result: the driver has no rear view while backing up.
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Top 8 of 8 categories across AUDI E-TRON
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 7 | 33% | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 19% | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 1 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HV Battery & EV Systems | 1 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags | 1 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
