2019 Audi E-TRONProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 2019 Audi E-TRON, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-867 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Audi E-TRON

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Audi E-TRON has problems

77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system342
Fuel/propulsion system141
Engine101
Power train91
Forward collision avoidance61
Service brakes50
Visibility/wiper40
Exterior lighting20
Vehicle speed control20
9 other systems111

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2019 Audi E-TRON 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.

69%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 25V-900 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles · 246,281 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2026 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 24V-621 · Aug 19, 2024 · 1,453 vehicles · 1,266 repaired

Risk. Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

64%repaired · 2026 Q3

Management: software

Recall 23V-867 · Dec 20, 2023 · 26,866 vehicles · 17,258 repaired

Risk. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2025 Q4

Cable/cord: onboard

Recall 23V-842 · Dec 13, 2023 · 93,196 vehicles · 82,514 repaired

Risk. An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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98%repaired · 2020 Q4

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 19V-434 · Jun 10, 2019 · 1,646 vehicles · 1,607 repaired

Risk. Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 vs. every other E-TRON 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 median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Audi E-TRON safety ratings

2019 Audi e-tron SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2019 Audi E-TRON frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2019 Audi E-TRON side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2019 Audi E-TRON side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 5 stars (9.2% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 Audi E-TRON, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What E-TRON owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My 2019 Audi e-tron will not charge. The charging indicator turns red after a few seconds and charging stops. The issue happens with both my home charger and Electrify America public chargers. The vehicle does not make the normal charging connection/clicking sound. This appears to be a charging…
Complaint 11753477 · Jul 29, 2026
am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent experience with the service department at Audi of Cherry Hill concerning my Audi e-tron. My vehicle remained at your dealership for approximately four weeks, during which time no repairs or meaningful progress were made. Instead, I was…
Complaint 11749145 · Jul 8, 2026
Airbag detection system continues to malfunction. When driving at random times it states the detection system is currently unavailable as well as all the function buttons on the steering wheel.
Complaint 11733460 · Apr 23, 2026

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