Reliable Auto DB

2019 Audi e-tron reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Audi e-tron has 79 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most e-tron years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Camera, Pedals and linkages, and Management, software.

2019 Audi e-tron
Photo by Johannes Maximilian, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

79

Per year

3

Recalls

5

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (35 of 79), then Fuel and propulsion system (14) and Engine (11). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021

The 2021 e-tron has 36 complaints, 6 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Audi e-tron. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Summary 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."
Remedy 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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, pedals and linkages 2024-08-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V621000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery thermal management, management, software 2023-12-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V867000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Onboard charging cable 2023-12-13 · NHTSA campaign 23V842000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2019-06-10 · NHTSA campaign 19V434000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (79 total)

Electrical system
35
Fuel and propulsion system
14
Engine
11
Powertrain
10
Forward collision avoidance
6
Service brakes
5
Visibility and wipers
4
Air bags
2
Back-over prevention
2
Exterior lighting
2
Lane departure
2
Speed control
2
Visibility
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

3

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Multiple times and at random times the vehicle reports "Central locking: malfunction! See owner's manual". When this happens, the driver's door is completely locked and driver cannot exit the vehicle. Door cannot be…"
    Lane departure, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-09-14
  • "THE REAR COOLANT BOTTLE FOR THE DRIVE MOTOR IS COMPLETELY FULL, HV FAULTS ARE STORED. BATTERY IS IN "WARNING" CONDITION, J840 STORES INTERNAL MALFUNCTION FAULTS. ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSIS IS NECESSARY FOR THE HV SYSTEM, AND…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-08-30
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-29
  • "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,…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine · filed 2026-07-08
  • "The car stayed for 4 weeks at the dealership and he didn’t able to do the recall"
    Electrical system, Engine, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-07-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Audi e-tron SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
e-tron — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 74 73 74 MPG / 204 mi range $1050

Specs and fitment

First generation e-tron SUV, 2019–2023
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Audi e-tron reliable?

The 2019 Audi e-tron has 79 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most e-tron years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Camera, Pedals and linkages, and Management, software.

What are common problems with a 2019 Audi e-tron?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (35 of 79), then Fuel and propulsion system (14) and Engine (11). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2019 Audi e-tron more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 e-tron has 36 complaints, 6 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2019 Audi e-tron been recalled?

The 2019 Audi e-tron has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Audi e-tron?

Owners have filed 79 complaints about the 2019 Audi e-tron with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Audi e-tron get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Audi e-tron is 74 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.