Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Audi e-tron has 9 recalls, 33 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
9
Recalls
33
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V606000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportba...
21V707000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake ...
21V595000
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge p...
21V569000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An impr...
22V742000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 S...
22V806000
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...
23V842000
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, 20...
23V867000
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-...
25V900000
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 softwa...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Audi e-tron SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Audi dealership charged fee for a repair that they the,selves acknowledged is under a technical serv... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tied with NHTSA Recall 25V900 - Review Camera Software. Dealer was unable to complete the recall du... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle's central locking system does not properly communicate with the keyfob resulting in the ... |
| Apr 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the highway and my sunroof spontaneously exploded. Nothing hit it, but there was a... |
| Jan 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | On five separate occasions across two separate drivers, we have experienced a partial brake failure ... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My Audi E-tron has a consistant problem with the MMI (Multi Media Interface, the main computer for t... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | See attached document for complaint |
| Feb 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There are 2 active/open recalls for my 2021 Audi etron vehicle. The recalls were initiated by the m... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Dec 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 2... |
| Dec 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The vehicle's charging system keeps failing and turning off the charger. The rear doors do not open... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Charger overheats Charger trips breaker Charging damaged burned wall outlet Charging damaged brea... |
| Sep 2, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Twice in the span of 3 months my 2021 Audi eTron with less than 25K miles shutdown while driving wit... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This issue occurred with my Audi a year after purchasing it and the vehicle had 19,282 miles on it a... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Repeated sudden loss of forward propulsion power associated with multiple warning messages about dri... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Electrical malfunction system and car can stop while driving without warning |
| May 23, 2023 | ENGINE | 2022 Audi etron. 20,759 miles. Electrical malfunction light came on. Took it to the dealer. Advised ... |
| Oct 11, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While on the highway, the car threw the following error message: "Electrical system: malfunction! Sa... |