2021 Audi e-tron Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2021 Audi e-tron Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls12 recalls

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Campaign #21V60600005/08/2021

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to stop functioning.

Campaign #21V70700013/09/2021

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.

Campaign #21V59500002/08/2021

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

Campaign #21V56900026/07/2021

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Campaign #22V74200005/10/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi e-tron problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 174+ owner reports, the 2021 Audi e-tron has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required, 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867, 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Audi e-tron reliable?

The 2021 Audi e-tron has 4 known issues documented across 174+ owner reports. 3 issues are rated critical: 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required and 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867 and 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2019-2022 Audi e-tron 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required?

Audi TSB 2067941/3 covers a rare cooling-system leak on specified legacy e-tron variants. At very low temperatures, the elastomer in coolant valve N632 can allow a minor leak when valve part 4KE963375K is installed. Audi lists visible coolant under the vehicle, a coolant warning,… Severity: high.

What is the 2019-2022 Audi e-tron 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867?

NHTSA recall 23V867 / Audi 93U9 and 93V2 covers certain 2019-2022 e-tron quattro and 2020-2022 e-tron Sportback quattro vehicles with potentially affected LG E61V high-voltage battery modules. A critical self-discharge condition can lead to thermal overload, smoke or fire. Audi’s… Severity: high.

What is the 2021 Audi e-tron 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required?

Audi TSB 2061788/2 covers model-year 2021 e-tron quattro and e-tron Sportback vehicles with specified AC/DC charging interruptions, charging-flap operation problems, or an app request for auxiliary heating that does not pre-heat the vehicle when matching DTCs are stored in high-v… Severity: high.

What is the 2019-2023 Audi e-tron 2019-2023 e-tron Air-Suspension Warning with J1135 Communication Fault - Diagnosis Required?

Audi TSB 2059363/5 covers a legacy e-tron air-suspension malfunction when suspension controller J775 stores C1260F0 for no communication with compressor-control unit J1135 or U112100 with symptom code 262400 for a missing message. This is an electrical communication path; the bul… Severity: medium.

2021 Audi e-tron Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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2019-2022 Audi e-tron: 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required#

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2019-2022 Audi e-tron: 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867#

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2021 Audi e-tron: 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required#

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2019-2023 Audi e-tron: 2019-2023 e-tron Air-Suspension Warning with J1135 Communication Fault - Diagnosis Required#

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi e-tron problems?

Is the Audi e-tron reliable?

What is the 2019-2022 Audi e-tron 2019-2022 e-tron Coolant Valve N632 Leak in Cold Conditions - Diagnosis Required?

What is the 2019-2022 Audi e-tron 2019-2022 e-tron High-Voltage Battery Self-Discharge / Fire Risk - Recall 23V867?

What is the 2021 Audi e-tron 2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required?

What is the 2019-2023 Audi e-tron 2019-2023 e-tron Air-Suspension Warning with J1135 Communication Fault - Diagnosis Required?