2020 Audi E-Tron
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2020 Audi E-Tron. Newest first.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Structure › Body
Sunroof leaked. Not directly safety, but can be as water was getting on interior electronics. Dealer referenced TSB 2056944/10 and warranty extension U63 Sunroof WrtyExt 7yr/80k, but noted that we were not included in the warranty extension.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10253354Audi is providing an updated 220V/240V charging unit cable and a compact/portable charging system software update for vehicles included in this service action. Updated claiming and work instructions
- 10253347Audi is providing an updated 220V/240V charging unit cable and a compact/portable charging system software update for vehicles included in this service action. Updated claiming and work instructions
- 10253337Noise from front door trim panel while driving Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate P008700 - low fuel pressure P042000: Catalyst System,Bank1 Efficiency Below U060B00 - no com to G31 boost pressure sensor Airbag light on, DTCs B101704, B103604 Wind noise from front doors at highway speeds
- 10253336Noise from front door trim panel while driving Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate P008700 - low fuel pressure P042000: Catalyst System,Bank1 Efficiency Below U060B00 - no com to G31 boost pressure sensor Airbag light on, DTCs B101704, B103604 Water intrusion from sunroof Wind noise from front doors at highway speeds
- 10252104This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 10252014Audi is providing an updated 220V/240V charging unit cable and a compact/portable charging system software update for vehicles included in this service action.
- 10252012Audi is providing an updated 220V/240V charging unit cable and a compact/portable charging system software update for vehicles included in this service action.
- 10251510This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 10251508This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 10251506Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Front window inoperative Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge Temp sensor DTC P218500 Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate P008700 - low fuel pressure P042000: Catalyst System, Bank1 Efficiency Below
- 10251023Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10250569This bulletin provides information when the warning "Night vision assist: fault. Please contact workshop" appears in the instrument cluster; DTC U110100.
- 10250536This bulletin provides information when there is a coolant system leak from coolant valve N632.
- 10250346Dealer Communication: EXTENSION: EV Charging Customer Support Offer & FAQs - UPDATED
- 10250345On vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the pressure and temperature sensors in the air conditioning system may fail. If this happens, the air conditioning system will no longer function.
- 10250344On vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the pressure and temperature sensors in the air conditioning system may fail. If this happens, the air conditioning system will no longer function.
- 10250343The remaining range display is being modified on Audi e-tron vehicles manufactured within a specific period. - Repair instructions updated.
- 10250342The remaining range display is being modified on Audi e-tron vehicles manufactured within a specific period. - Repair instructions updated.
- 10250341UPDATE - Software Update for Battery Modules Control Unit (NVLW) - Repair instructions updated.
- 10250340UPDATE - Software Update for Battery Modules Control Unit (NVLW) - Repair instructions updated.
- 10250339Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Front window inoperative Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 Charge handle doesnt release Vehicle will not charge Temp sensor DTC P218500 Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate
- 10250336This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.
- 10250231A potentially critical self-discharge condition exists in certain high-voltage battery modules that, in some instances, may lead to thermal overload, possibly resulting in smoke or a fire. A high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire. Affected high-voltage batteries may experience a loss of range and/or performance as an early indication. - UPDATED
- 10249239Dealer Communication: EXTENSION: EV Charging Customer Support Offer & FAQs
- 10249163Customer states they receive a low coolant waning in the cluster. Coolant level appears to be full in the reservoir Case does not relate to TSB 2061918 Photo showing reservoir level See e-tron charging questionnaire worksheet 2017-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8 Various photos and inspections, see worksheet. Customer concern that a front door module function is inoperative water test, inspect door harness and pillar connection Noise from front door trim panel while driving Video of noise before repair is performed Photos of repair DTC P218500Various photos of surrounding area See worksheet Noise from front door trim panel while driving Video of noise before repair is performed Photos of repair
- 10249158This bulletin provides information when the Presense has a malfunction or if driver assist systems are sporadically inoperative; DTC B200FD9 is stored in the driver assist module.
- 10249157This bulletin provides information for parking aid inop, DTC B107A16 stored in the driver assistance system with symptom code 233474
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10248233This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.
- 10248111This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.
- 10247144Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Fuel pressure low. DTC P008700 Front window inoperative Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge noise from belt tensioner damper Wheel speed sensor DTC C101AF1;C101BF1;C101CF1;C101DF1
- 10246161This bulletin provides information for when the wireless charging does not work.
- 10245692This bulletin provides information for when the individual overhead view cameras are inoperative, the picture is blurry or fogged up, DTCs B200FFA, B127C04, C12AE02.
- 10245675This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
- 10245649Noise from front door trim panel while driving Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Check engine lamp is on, DTC (s) P010600, P023600, P023700, P023800 3.0L engine sound generator malfunctioning Fuel pressure low. DTC P008700 "Check engine lamp on, DTC P042000: Catalyst System,Bank1 Efficiency Below Front window inoperative Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge Coolant leak from expansion tank noise from belt tensioner damper coolant reservoir cap broken Coolant pump leaking 48V BSG DTC U046900 / 36564: Invalid Data Received from Starter/Generator
- 10245646Noise from front door trim panel while driving Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Check engine lamp is on, DTC (s) P010600, P023600, P023700, P023800 3.0L engine sound generator malfunctioning Fuel pressure low. DTC P008700 "Check engine lamp on, DTC P042000: Catalyst System,Bank1 Efficiency Below Front window inoperative Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge Coolant leak from expansion tank noise from belt tensioner damper coolant reservoir cap broken Coolant pump leaking Wheel speed sensor DTC C101AF1;C101BF1;C101CF1;C101DF1
- 10245616This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
- 10245539This Document informs dealers on the new leather dashboard warranty extension.
- 10245285This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- 10244640This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.
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