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Audi e-tron

Audi e-tron Years to Avoid

8 scored model years (2018–2025) · model average 51/100

No model year is clearly one to avoid, because none falls well below the model's own mixed average. What changes from year to year is the recall load and the volume of complaints, with 2022 carrying the most recalls. The year to buy is 2020.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2020 62/100
Model average
51/100
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What Are Common Audi e-tron Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

114 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2022, 2023

2019: Sudden "Electrical system malfunction, safely stop vehicle" warnings are followed by the motors shutting down, which leaves the car immobile and needing a tow.

POWER TRAIN

37 complaints

Most reported in 2022, 2019, 2021

2022: Drive power cuts out without warning.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

17 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2021, 2023

2019: Water leaking through the sunroof is the most common problem here, and in one case it warped the leather dashboard.

SERVICE BRAKES

12 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2023, 2022

2019: "Brake System Fault" and "Parking Brake Malfunction" warnings appear repeatedly, along with clicking or resistance at the brake pedal.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

8 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2022

2019: On the freeway, an electrical failure warning appears and tells the driver to leave the road.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

7 complaints

Most reported in 2025, 2022, 2019

2025: Driver-assistance systems shut down or misbehave.

Best Audi e-tron Year to Buy Instead

62
GoodReliability score: 62 out of 100, rated Good

2020 Audi e-tron

2020 has the best rating of any year, the fewest recalls, and very few owner complaints. It has also been on the road long enough to give a fair read. Years like 2019 and 2022 draw far more electrical and power train complaints. Even so, check any 2020 for the sudden loss of drive power at speed.

Score: 62/100 (Good)4 recalls1 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2020 Audi e-tron has 4 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Audi E-Tron years should I avoid?
No year is clearly one to avoid. None falls well below the model's own mixed average. The lowest-rated years are 2023 and 2024, but they are not far below the rest. Check each individual car's service and recall history before buying.
Which Audi E-Tron year has the most recalls?
2022 has the most recalls in federal records, with 32. The 2023 model year follows with 22, then 2024 with 16. The 2020 model year has the fewest, at 4.
Are the 2023 and 2024 Audi E-Trons good buys?
They are not the ones to favor. Both are the lowest-rated years, and both carry many recalls. Electrical complaints lead for each, with steering also showing up. They are newer, so their complaint counts may still grow.
Is the 2019 Audi E-Tron a good used buy?
The 2019 is a mixed buy. It has a higher volume of owner complaints than 2020 or 2021, mostly electrical and power train. It also has three fire reports on file. If you shop one, the 2020 is the safer choice.
Which Audi E-Tron years have fire reports?
Fire reports appear for 2019 with three, 2022 with two, and 2021 with one. Owners also describe a car that caught fire at a charging station and a DC fast charger port that melted the high-voltage pins. No fire reports are listed for 2020.

How we score every Audi e-tron model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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