2019 Audi E-tron Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Audi E-tron.

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Complaints
102
Crashes
7
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Audi E-tron Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#127 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:54,249 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:4,100 mi
Fires:1
#38 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:21,667 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Audi E-tron.

Electrical Faults
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,249
Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
4,100
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
21,667
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Audi E-tron

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~480,055 vehicles.

25V900000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~356,894 affected

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."

24V621000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~1,453 affected

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.

23V867000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software
~26,866 affected

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.

23V842000Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard
~93,196 affected

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.

19V434000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~1,646 affected

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.

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2019 Audi E-tron — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Audi E-tron reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Audi E-tron has 102 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Audi E-tron?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (27 complaints, avg 54,249 mi); Fuel System (14 complaints, avg 4,100 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 21,667 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Audi E-tron?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,601 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Audi E-tron?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Audi E-tron include 7 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Audi E-tron have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 480,055 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Audi E-tron?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi E-tron reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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