2019-2023 Audi e-tron Problems: 5 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2019-2023 Audi e-tron Problems: 5 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls12 recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Campaign #23V84200013/12/2023

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #25V90000019/12/2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #21V82500020/10/2021

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #22V80600026/10/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.

Campaign #23V86700020/12/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi e-tron problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 174+ owner reports, the 2019-2023 Audi e-tron has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required, 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867, 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Audi e-tron reliable?

The 2019-2023 Audi e-tron has 5 known issues documented across 174+ owner reports. 3 issues are rated critical: 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required and 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867 and 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Audi e-tron is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Audi e-tron. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2019-2023 Audi e-tron with 5 documented issues documented across 174+ owner reports.

What is the 2019-2022 Audi e-tron 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required?

Audi TSB 2067941/3 covers a rare cooling-system leak on specified legacy e-tron variants. At very low temperatures, the elastomer in coolant valve N632 can allow a minor leak when valve part 4KE963375K is installed. Audi lists visible coolant under the vehicle, a coolant warning,… Severity: high.

What is the 2019-2022 Audi e-tron 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867?

NHTSA recall 23V867 / Audi 93U9 and 93V2 covers certain 2019-2022 e-tron quattro and 2020-2022 e-tron Sportback quattro vehicles with potentially affected LG E61V high-voltage battery modules. A critical self-discharge condition can lead to thermal overload, smoke or fire. Audi’s… Severity: high.

What is the 2021 Audi e-tron 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required?

Audi TSB 2061788/2 covers model-year 2021 e-tron quattro and e-tron Sportback vehicles with specified AC/DC charging interruptions, charging-flap operation problems, or an app request for auxiliary heating that does not pre-heat the vehicle when matching DTCs are stored in high-v… Severity: high.

What is the 2019-2023 Audi e-tron 2019-2023 e-tron Air-Suspension Warning with J1135 Communication Fault - Diagnosis Required?

Audi TSB 2059363/5 covers a legacy e-tron air-suspension malfunction when suspension controller J775 stores C1260F0 for no communication with compressor-control unit J1135 or U112100 with symptom code 262400 for a missing message. This is an electrical communication path; the bul… Severity: medium.

What is the 2019-2020 Audi e-tron 2019-2020 e-tron Charging Door Will Not Open: VIN and Connector Diagnosis Required?

Audi TSB 2071343/1 covers a charging door that will not open when its button is pressed on 2019 e-tron quattro and an early 2020 e-tron Sportback quattro VIN range. A crack at the charge-level-indicator connector can admit moisture, causing oxidation or a LIN communication fault… Severity: medium.

2019-2023 Audi e-tron Problems: 5 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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2019-2022 Audi e-tron: 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required#

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2019-2022 Audi e-tron: 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867#

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2019-2023 Audi e-tron: 2019-2023 e-tron Air-Suspension Warning with J1135 Communication Fault - Diagnosis Required#

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi e-tron problems?

Is the Audi e-tron reliable?

What year Audi e-tron is the most reliable?

What is the 2019-2022 Audi e-tron 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required?

What is the 2019-2022 Audi e-tron 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867?

What is the 2021 Audi e-tron 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required?

What is the 2019-2023 Audi e-tron 2019-2023 e-tron Air-Suspension Warning with J1135 Communication Fault - Diagnosis Required?

What is the 2019-2020 Audi e-tron 2019-2020 e-tron Charging Door Will Not Open: VIN and Connector Diagnosis Required?