On early e-tron cars, mostly built in 2019, the internal seal of the electric motor can let through, and coolant gets into the motor, which is then beyond saving.
It can affect every car in this generation.
Repair: 7,000–10,000 EUR
2019–2023. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

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The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.
On early e-tron cars, mostly built in 2019, the internal seal of the electric motor can let through, and coolant gets into the motor, which is then beyond saving.
It can affect every car in this generation.
Repair: 7,000–10,000 EUR
The e-tron and the Q8 e-tron come with adaptive air suspension.
It can affect every car in this generation.
The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.
Most recent: 19 August 2024
24V621000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES19 August 2024 · NHTSA (USA)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.
Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
23V867000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWAREELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE20 December 2023 · NHTSA (USA)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: 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.
A12/01789/21Safety recallInjuries18 October 2021 · EU Safety GateDue to a manufacturing anomaly, a fault is indicated by an error message on the instrument panel. There is a risk that an electronic component of the brake pressure unit may corrode over time and leads to the malfunction of the brake assist system, the vehicle stability systems and the speed display on the instrument panel, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 18/10/2021
21V707000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13 September 2021 · NHTSA (USA)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.
Risk: A loss of braking assist, ABS, and ESC will increase the effort and distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
21V595000STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARDSTRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD2 August 2021 · NHTSA (USA)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.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
21V569000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC26 July 2021 · NHTSA (USA)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: 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.
19V434000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY10 June 2019 · NHTSA (USA)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.
Risk: Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.
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.
A12/00407/24Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety GateVoltage losses in individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery may lead to thermal overload. This could lead to an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/00504/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateAlteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if worn down to its carcass may suffer a sudden loss of pressure. This can lead to loss of traction and may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/00667/22Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe fuse in the high-voltage (HV) system may have been produced with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand. In the event of a short circuit in the high-voltage system, a voltage flashover could occur inside the vehicle and subsequently pose a risk of fire and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/01262/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe vehicles are equipped with side airbags that were developed for testing purposes. As a result, the airbags' protective effect would be impeded, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/01365/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateA weld on the brake booster may be defective, which could cause the brake booster, ABS and ESP to fail. This may lead to increased braking distance and to reduced manoeuvrability of the vehicle when braking, increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/01672/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateComponents of the brake pressure unit could corrode over time, which may affect braking assistance, speed indication, the anti-lock braking system and the electronic stability control functions. The vehicle stopping distance is increased. ABS (anti-lock brake system) and ESC (electronic stability control) system failure may reduce the maneuverability of the vehicle when braking, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/1317/19Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety GateDue to a faulty seal, moisture could reach the high voltage battery through the cabling of the charging socket and the electronics box. Consequently the high-voltage system could short-circuit increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
INFO/00138/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe nuts on the eccentric bolt of the rear-axle spring-link control arm may break due to stress corrosion. As a result, the rear axle could move in the wrong direction, in an uncontrollable manner at high speeds.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
I · 2019–2023
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9 versions
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no engine code
50 quattro Advanced edition
2020–2023 · 50 quattro Advanced edition
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no engine code
50 quattro Advanced edition Plus
2020–2023 · 50 quattro Advanced edition Plus
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no engine code
50 quattro edition
2020–2023 · 50 quattro edition
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no engine code
50 quattro S edition
2020–2023 · 50 quattro S edition
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no engine code
55 quattro Advanced edition
2020–2023 · 55 quattro Advanced edition
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no engine code
55 quattro Advanced edition Plus
2020–2023 · 55 quattro Advanced edition Plus
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no engine code
55 quattro edition
2020–2023 · 55 quattro edition
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no engine code
55 quattro S edition
2020–2023 · 55 quattro S edition
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no engine code
S quattro
2020–2023 · S quattro
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