Audi e-tron years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Audi e-tron years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (36 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 3 (from 79 complaints) and 2021 at 6 (from 36 complaints). On the 2021 Audi e-tron, 9 of 36 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Audi e-tron reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi e-tron. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 73.6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 73.3 |
| 2021 → Most | 6 | 36 | 9 | Electrical system | 77.5 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 3 | 79 | 5 | Electrical system | 74 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Tire size
- 255/55R19, 255/50R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
The first US e-tron years concentrate high-voltage electrical campaigns. NHTSA 19V-434 (Audi 93E8) covers early 2019 vehicles where moisture could enter the high-voltage battery through a charging-socket seal; dealers inspect for moisture and install a robustness package or replace HV components as needed. Later campaigns including NHTSA 23V-867 address high-voltage battery modules that may self-discharge or overheat, with interim charge limits and eventual diagnostic software. Owner complaints and TSB discussion also cite coolant intrusion into electric drive units on some early cars. Confirm every open HV and charging recall is closed on the VIN; this model has no engine oil specification.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi e-tron years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 3 (from 79 complaints) and 2021 at 6 (from 36 complaints).
Which Audi e-tron year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (36 complaints). On the 2021 Audi e-tron, 9 of 36 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Audi e-tron owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Audi e-tron years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Does the Audi e-tron use engine oil?
No. It is a battery-electric vehicle with no combustion engine oil fill.
What does NHTSA 19V-434 cover on early e-tron?
Early 2019 vehicles (Audi 93E8): moisture could enter the high-voltage battery through a charging-socket seal; dealers inspect for moisture and install a robustness package or replace components as listed.
What years does the first US e-tron cover?
2019-2023 on this site.