NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, which could cause the brake pedal to detach from the booster.
What the fix does
This page covers 12 recalls, 74 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Audi e-tron.
74 MPGe combined
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical system complaints dominate what 2019 e-tron owners report, with recurring warnings appearing on the instrument cluster at random, most commonly "electrical system malfunction" prompts telling drivers to park safely, along with low battery charge alerts that surface even while the vehicle is actively charging. Owners describe these warnings appearing unpredictably during normal driving, sometimes far from home. The propulsion system draws the second-highest complaint volume, with multiple owners reporting sudden loss of drive power traced to rear motor failures; coolant intrusion into the rear motor unit comes up across several reports as the described cause, sometimes leading to the motor needing replacement. A smaller cluster of powertrain complaints overlaps with these motor and charging issues. The electrical warning pattern tends to repeat, owners describe the same dashboard alerts returning after dealer visits, occasionally escalating into full motor replacement.
74
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Audi e-tron has 12 recalls, the most serious being a brake pedal that can detach from the brake booster entirely, leaving the driver with no braking ability.
Several other recalls also carry serious consequences. On the high-voltage battery side, certain battery modules can overheat and create a fire risk, and a faulty seal on the charging socket can allow moisture into the battery system, causing a short circuit that also raises the fire risk. Charging cable concerns round out the fire-related issues: the included 220-volt compact charging cable can be damaged by the house outlet and overheat during charging, and a separate concern covers the onboard charging cable overheating at the outlet. Prior repair attempts under an earlier campaign did not fully resolve the brake booster issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple filings exist for that defect. There is also a software problem that can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, reducing the driver's view while backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, which could cause the brake pedal to detach from the booster.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster input rod may not be properly tightened and could separate from the brake booster, resulting in brake failure.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will inspect and tighten the brake booster input rod connection as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on your screen when you shift into reverse gear, which is required by Canadian regulations.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update your rearview camera software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen as intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore rearview camera display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster input rod may not be tightened properly, allowing it to detach and cause brake failure.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the brake booster input rod screw joint and tighten it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster input rod may not be tightened properly, allowing it to detach and disable your brakes.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the brake booster.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may have been improperly assembled, allowing the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
High-voltage battery modules may malfunction, causing the battery to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealer inspects and replaces battery modules if needed. Later, a software update monitors the battery and alerts you to problems.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain high-voltage battery modules in the vehicle may overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will install diagnostic software to monitor battery modules and replace affected modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When charging at 100% using the 220V/240V portable charging cable, some home outlets lack sufficient capacity, causing the outlet or cable to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the 220V/240V charging cable with a new one equipped with a temperature sensor at no cost. Use only 110V charging or public stations until replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 220V charging cable plug can be damaged by the house power outlet under certain conditions, causing the cable to overheat while charging.
What the fix does
Audi will replace your vehicle charging cable at a dealership. Unsold vehicles will have the charging cable removed before delivery.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new seal and replace affected system components as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
