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EV-crossover 2019–2023

Audi e-tron GE Problems, Recalls & Lemon Law

Audi e-tron problems with electric propulsion cable / power loss risk? Learn recalls, symptoms, and California lemon law options.

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12
NHTSA recalls
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Open · no fix
12
Known defects
2019–2023
Model years
The overview

What owners are dealing with

The Audi e-tron page focuses on documented recall-backed problems rather than general reliability claims. Owners searching for repeated Audi e-tron repairs should compare their symptoms, repair orders, and warranty history against the sourced NHTSA records cited on this page.

The problems

The defects most likely to affect you

The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.

01

Electric Propulsion Cable / Power Loss Risk

EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall

Catastrophic2019
02

Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected Braking

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Catastrophic2020-2021
03

Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard Recall

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Catastrophic2021
04

Seat / Seat Fastener Defect

driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured

Catastrophic2021
05

Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected Braking

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Catastrophic2021
06

Rearview Camera / Display Failure

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Catastrophic2022
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Known defects · 12 documented

Every confirmed defect, in plain English

Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.

Electric Propulsion Cable / Power Loss RiskCatastrophic2019
Symptoms

EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

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.

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Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected BrakingCatastrophic2020-2021
Symptoms

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

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.

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Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard RecallCatastrophic2021
Symptoms

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.

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Seat / Seat Fastener DefectCatastrophic2021
Symptoms

driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this re

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Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected BrakingCatastrophic2021
Symptoms

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47R7.

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Rearview Camera / Display FailureCatastrophic2022
Symptoms

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

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Rearview Camera / Display FailureCatastrophic2021
Symptoms

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.

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Rearview Camera / Display FailureCatastrophic2021-2022
Symptoms

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

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Electric Propulsion Cable / Power Loss RiskCatastrophic2019-2022
Symptoms

EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

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 w

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Electric Propulsion Cable / Power Loss RiskCatastrophic2019-2022
Symptoms

EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

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 9

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Brake System Defect - Reduced Brake Assist or Unexpected BrakingCatastrophic2019
Symptoms

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

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.

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Rearview Camera / Display FailureCatastrophic2019-2022
Symptoms

backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted

Why it matters for your claim

Recall-backed safety or drivability concern; repeated unsuccessful warranty repairs may support a California Song-Beverly claim.

Typical fix

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 o

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NHTSA recall history

Safety recalls, newest first

  1. Dec 19, 2025 · 25V900000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    remedy available

    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."

  2. Aug 19, 2024 · 24V621000

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    remedy available

    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.

  3. Dec 20, 2023 · 23V867000

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

    remedy available

    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.

  4. Dec 13, 2023 · 23V842000

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

    remedy available

    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.

  5. Oct 26, 2022 · 22V806000

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

    remedy available

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  6. Oct 5, 2022 · 22V742000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

    remedy available

    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."

  7. Oct 20, 2021 · 21V825000

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    remedy available

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  8. Sep 13, 2021 · 21V707000

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    remedy available

    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.

  9. Aug 5, 2021 · 21V606000

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

    remedy available

    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."

  10. Aug 2, 2021 · 21V595000

    STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

    remedy available

    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.

  11. Jul 26, 2021 · 21V569000

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    remedy available

    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.

  12. Jun 10, 2019 · 19V434000

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

    remedy available

    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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Your rights in California

The Song-Beverly Act protects you

California consumers may have rights under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act when a warrantied defect is not repaired after a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spends substantial time out of service. This is general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by reading it. Law as of Jun 28, 2026.

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Do this

If the dealer says they can't duplicate it

“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.

  1. 1

    Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.

  2. 2

    Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.

  3. 3

    Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.

  4. 4

    Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.

  5. 5

    Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.

  6. 6

    Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.

For your Audi e-tron specifically

If the Audi dealer says it cannot duplicate the issue, ask that the symptom, mileage, date, warning lights, and test-drive result be written on the repair order. Save videos, photos, tow records, and all repeat visits.

Our take

For Audi e-tron owners, recall-backed defects are important because they show the manufacturer had notice of a problem. Whether a specific car qualifies still depends on warranty timing, repair history, and documents.

— The Margarian Law team

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FAQ

Audi e-tron lemon-law questions

Is the Audi e-tron known for recall-related problems?

Audi e-tron records cited on this page include NHTSA recall-backed issues such as electric propulsion cable / power loss risk. A recall does not automatically make a vehicle a lemon, but repeat unresolved warranty repairs may matter under California law.

Can an Audi e-tron qualify for California lemon law?

An Audi e-tron may qualify if a covered defect continues after a reasonable number of warranty repair attempts or causes substantial time out of service. Eligibility depends on repair history, timing, and documents.

What should I do if my Audi e-tron dealer cannot duplicate the problem?

Ask the dealer to document the complaint exactly as reported, including warning lights, mileage, dates, and whether a test drive was performed. Keep every repair order and avoid relying only on verbal explanations.

Do Audi recalls help a lemon law claim?

Recall records can help show that Audi or Volkswagen Group had notice of a safety or drivability issue. The legal question is still whether your specific vehicle was repaired within a reasonable number of attempts.

What documents should Audi owners save?

Save purchase or lease documents, every repair order, tow or rental records, photos or videos of symptoms, and all manufacturer recall notices. These records help evaluate warranty timing and repeated repair attempts.

Does contacting Margarian Law cost Audi owners anything upfront?

For qualifying California lemon law cases, attorney fees are typically pursued from the manufacturer after a successful outcome. A case review can help determine whether your Audi repair history is strong enough to pursue.

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