NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
This page covers 6 recalls and 29 owner complaints for the 2022 Audi e-tron.
Electrical system complaints dominate the 2022 Audi e-tron owner reports, with multiple owners describing the vehicle dropping into a reduced-power safe mode while driving, accompanied by loss of acceleration and reduced battery range. A smaller number of owners report drive motor failures, in some cases recurring on the same vehicle. Brakes draw the next-highest volume of complaints, with owners describing brake rotors warping repeatedly after replacement, causing noticeable shuddering and lurching during stops. Forward collision avoidance also comes up across several reports, with owners saying the automatic emergency braking activates abruptly in situations where no hazard was present. A recurring door-latch issue appears as well, with owners reporting the driver's door failing to close fully, allowing airflow into the cabin while underway.
29
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Audi E-Tron has 6 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery that can overheat and catch fire, and a brake pedal that can detach from the brake booster and cause complete loss of braking.
The battery overheating issue is addressed by a thermal management software update, while the brake pedal defect stems from an improperly assembled fastener connecting the pedal to the brake booster. If that connection fails, pressing the brake pedal does nothing. There is also a charging-related fire risk: the onboard charging system can overheat the outlet or charging cable during a charge session, raising the risk of fire near the vehicle.
Three recalls involve rear visibility, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles. In one case, a software error can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing at all when the driver shifts into reverse. In another, the rearview camera display in the infotainment screen can stop working entirely, leaving the driver with no view of what is directly behind the vehicle. A third filing addresses a closely related software fault where the camera image fails to display when reversing begins, though it may eventually appear. All three mean the driver can back up without any camera image, raising the risk of a collision with an unseen pedestrian or object.
At a glance
What can fail
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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 →
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 infotainment system can suffer internal damage when the vehicle shuts off, causing the rearview camera display to stop working when you restart the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rear-view camera image from displaying initially when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software parameters at no cost to restore rear-view display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.