2019 Audi E-Tron Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-Tron years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi E-Tron. That is the most of any E-Tron model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (34 complaints, 44%), typically at around 56,374 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 77owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Audi E-Tron problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 44% | 56,374 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 21% | 1,747 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 18% | 4,100 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 13% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 8% | 9,804 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 12,960 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 11,434 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Audi E-Tron recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2024, and November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P6.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software
Problem: 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.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard
Problem: 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.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.
Risk: Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The car stayed for 4 weeks at the dealership and he didnât able to do the recall
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…
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.
âElectrical system malfunction- Please park vehicle safelyâpopping up on the dashboard. This is the second incident of such. Then â a low battery charge â warning while charging the car. Warning adds â battery will charge while drivingâ. We called the dealer the first time and told to…
Other Audi E-Tron years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 E-Tron | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 E-Tron | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 E-Tron | 31 | 5 |
| 2021 E-Tron | 36 | 9 |
| 2020 E-Tron | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 77 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi E-Tron?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Audi E-Tron?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Audi E-Tron a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-Tron model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.