repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
NewRisk. Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
2022 Audi E-TRON SportbackProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi E-TRON Sportback, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Audi E-TRON Sportback has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system
4Power train
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Service brakes
1Engine
1Vehicle speed control
1Structure
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 Audi E-TRON Sportback recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other E-TRON Sportback year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-TRON Sportback median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What E-TRON Sportback owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The integrated high-voltage powertrain / single-speed transmission unit is failing, causing severe mechanical chattering, rapid actuator cycling, and vibration under the vehicle. This failure follows a recent catastrophic, unexplained total loss of traction/HVAC coolant while at a previous Audi…
A vehicle was taken to a collision repair facility following minor front-end damage. At intake, the repair facility documented visible exterior damage but did not perform or document an underbody inspection, which is necessary to assess high-voltage battery integrity in electric vehicles. After the…
After dealership service and recall-related calibration work, my vehicle developed multiple safety-related issues that did not exist prior to service. The dealership documented a diagnostic trouble code for “Hybrid/EV Battery Thermal Runaway Detected” (P29FF00), a critical high-voltage battery…
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