Audi e-tron Complaints (2019)

84 consumer complaints on file.

#11772949October 22, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2019 Audi e-tron developed a sunroof leak. On [XXX], Audi Exchange in Highland Park, IL repaired it as a known issue partially covered by warranty; I paid $526.53. On [XXX] it leaked heavily again from the same area, soaking the headliner, dashboard, carpet, foot wells and seats. The dealer said a different issue caused it; I paid $388.88 more. I had never had an electrical problem before. While the car was at the dealer, they charged it, and an orange battery warning and “Electrical System Malfunction” message appeared. They confirmed a charging-system fault but refuse to diagnose it and expect me to pay. The service manager told me to pick up the car and that the matter was closed. SAFETY RISK: The e-tron has a high-voltage system. Water exposure this extensive can corrode wiring, connectors and control modules, causing failures that may not appear right away. A charging fault of unknown cause could lead to charging failure or electrical problems while driving. I do not consider the car safe until the cause is found and water damage is ruled out. Only Audi Exchange has inspected the car, and no one has checked whether the water caused the fault. The car is available for inspection; please preserve all parts and records. I REQUEST THAT AUDI OF AMERICA AND AUDI EXCHANGE: Inspect for water damage and corrosion to wiring, connectors, modules and charging components. Determine whether the water caused the fault. Explain why the car leaked again after the first repair. Provide all diagnostic reports, fault codes and repair records in writing. Repair any resulting damage under warranty or at their expense. Confirm in writing that the car is safe to drive. I should not pay to diagnose or repair this fault until it is determined whether the water caused it or potentially their own charging network and/or neglect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772633October 21, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The component that failed is high-voltage battery cell 6 (part of the lithium-ion traction battery pack assembly). The physical vehicle and its high-voltage battery system are currently held at Wilsonville Audi in Oregon and are fully available for physical or digital diagnostic inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The terminal failure of the internal battery module triggered an abrupt high-voltage electrical system isolation fault, presenting an immediate risk of sudden propulsion loss while driving at highway speeds. Furthermore, according to the manufacturer’s open federal safety campaign (NHTSA Campaign 23V867 / 93V2), this exact internal module self-discharge condition creates a documented critical thermal runaway and vehicle fire risk. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. The failure has been formally reproduced, diagnosed, and confirmed by an authorized dealership, Wilsonville Audi. Their factory diagnostic equipment pulled a permanent, active safety lockout fault under Trouble Code B1D9EF1, confirming a catastrophic voltage drop and safety isolation breakdown at the cell level. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? The vehicle has been physically inspected and scanned by the manufacturer's authorized dealership technicians at Wilsonville Audi. It has not been inspected by the police or insurance representatives, as the component failed due to an inherent manufacturing defect rather than an accident or collision. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes. The vehicle displayed an explicit driver alert message on the digital instrument cluster stating: "Electrical system: malfunction! Please contact dealer"
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770149October 9, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The component that failed is battery cell 6 within the internal high-voltage traction battery pack assembly. The vehicle is currently experiencing a severe high-voltage isolation/safety breakdown, flagging diagnostic trouble code B1D9EF1 while running on manufacturer software version 0490. The vehicle and its high-voltage battery pack are currently located at an authorized dealership and remain fully available for inspection upon request. The failure of an internal high-voltage battery cell creates an imminent risk of a sudden, uncommanded high-voltage electrical powertrain shutdown while traveling at highway speeds. This condition causes an immediate loss of motive propulsion, forcing the vehicle into a hazardous limp-mode or staging a complete shutdown on live roadways, drastically increasing the risk of a high-speed rear-end collision. Furthermore, internal cell failures and isolation faults of this nature present severe underlying thermal management risks within the high-voltage pack layout, endangering vehicle occupants and nearby property. Yes. The high-voltage failure and the specific failure of battery cell 6 were officially reproduced, diagnosed, and confirmed by the authorized dealership, Wilsonville Audi, under Repair Order 211793. The vehicle has been physically and electronically inspected by authorized factory technicians at Wilsonville Audi. No inspections have been conducted by police or insurance representatives at this time. Prior to the breakdown, the vehicle suddenly displayed a prominent "Electrical system: malfunction! Please contact dealer" warning lamp and safety message on the digital instrument cluster. This warning flag and its associated software safety lockouts first appeared on September 26, 2026, causing immediate degradation of vehicle functionality. This specific failure code exactly mirrors the systemic high-voltage battery cell defect characteristics currently subject to Audi's 93U9 safety recall campaign.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769138October 5, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron Quattro. The contact stated that the messages "Electrical System Malfunction", "Please Stop Vehicle", and a message for the battery were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V867000 (Electrical System); however, the failure recurred a year later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-voltage battery cells needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone but provided no assistance. The contact received a response by email. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11768005September 30, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron Quattro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently failed to stop while depressing the brake pedal. The contact was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V621000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. Additionally, the contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle from the dome light. The contact stated that water had accumulated around the sunroof and believed that the sunroof was the source of the leak. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764029September 14, 2026
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Multiple times and at random times the vehicle reports "Central locking: malfunction! See owner's manual". When this happens, the driver's door is completely locked and driver cannot exit the vehicle. Door cannot be opened from outside either. So far this has only caused real delays, but this is a safety issue. I have reported the problem to Audi dealer but they advised that Audi has instructed them to apply software updates and not replace any parts. While the issue continues to re-appear, the dealer has dragged their feet to the point that vehicle is now out of the standard warranty. In researching the issue, this seems to be widely spread on Audi after 2019. Mine vehicle is a 2019 Audi e-tron quattro prestige.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760759August 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
THE REAR COOLANT BOTTLE FOR THE DRIVE MOTOR IS COMPLETELY FULL, HV FAULTS ARE STORED. BATTERY IS IN "WARNING" CONDITION, J840 STORES INTERNAL MALFUNCTION FAULTS. ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSIS IS NECESSARY FOR THE HV SYSTEM, AND THE REAR DRIVE MOTOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. FOUND CELL IMBALANCE FAULTS STORED, FOUND J840 BATTERY MODULE IS FAULTY AND MUST BE REPLACED. FURTHER DIAG IS NECESSARY, MULTIPLE FAULTS ARE PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING, FAULTS SET ON 06/22/26. HV AND DRIVE MOTOR FAULTS ARE NOT LIKELY TO BE RELATED TO ANY IMPACTS OR DAMAGE, MALFUNCTIONS ARE ELECTRICAL AND INTERNAL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753477July 29, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2019 Audi e-tron will not charge. The charging indicator turns red after a few seconds and charging stops. The issue happens with both my home charger and Electrify America public chargers. The vehicle does not make the normal charging connection/clicking sound. This appears to be a charging system or high-voltage electrical issue. I am concerned about a potential safety defect because the vehicle cannot reliably charge and may leave the vehicle unusable. We have had a lot of heavy rain recently, and I am concerned that moisture or water intrusion may be related to the charging failure. The vehicle will not charge and the charging light turns red after a few seconds. The issue occurs with both my home charger and Electrify America chargers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749137July 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
The car stayed for 4 weeks at the dealership and he didn’t able to do the recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11749145July 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent experience with the service department at Audi of Cherry Hill concerning my Audi e-tron. My vehicle remained at your dealership for approximately four weeks, during which time no repairs or meaningful progress were made. Instead, I was informed that I would need to approve approximately $13,000 in diagnostic fees before the vehicle would even be inspected or touched. I find this completely unreasonable and unacceptable, particularly given that my vehicle sat idle at your facility for an extended period without any justification. In addition, I am extremely dissatisfied with the customer service and conduct of an employee named Khern. He explicitly identified himself to me as a manager; however, after speaking with other staff members, I discovered he is not a member of management and works at the service intake desk. Furthermore, when I requested to speak with the actual service manager or another member of leadership to discuss my concerns, Khern actively refused to contact them or allow me to escalate the matter. As a customer, I expect honesty, transparency, and the ability to speak with management when a situation cannot be resolved at the front desk. Instead, I was misled, ignored, and left without assistance while my vehicle sat unrepaired for weeks. I request the following actions in response to this letter: A written explanation as to why my vehicle remained at the dealership for four weeks without any diagnostic progress or work being performed. A detailed, line-item justification for the approximately $13,000 diagnostic estimate presented to me before repairs would begin. An explanation regarding why frontline staff denied my explicit requests to speak with a dealership manager. A direct response from the actual Service Manager or General Manager addressing these concerns and outlining how this matter will be resolved.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733460April 23, 2026
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Airbag detection system continues to malfunction. When driving at random times it states the detection system is currently unavailable as well as all the function buttons on the steering wheel.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733081April 22, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Electrical system malfunction- Please park vehicle safely”popping up on the dashboard. This is the second incident of such. Then “ a low battery charge “ warning while charging the car. Warning adds “ battery will charge while driving”. We called the dealer the first time and told to monitor but ok to drive. Then today while traveling almost 3 hours away from home, message pops up again. Dealer contacted and said ok to drive but bring the car asap in shop. Challenges - safety of travelers as issue limits ability to truly know state of charging battery , risk of crash as electrical system main part of EV car. Unsafe conditions putting lives at risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732559April 20, 2026
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Component: Tires (Front Left) Continental Cross Contact LX 265/45 R21 Incident Description: Driving at highway speed, the front left tire suffered a catastrophic tread delamination. The flailing tread tore the fender and charging cover off of the vehicle. No impact or road hazard occured due to smart manuvering and proximity to the shoulder to pull over. However, this could have been deadly with a family with young children in the car and others on the road. This could have been a near fatal event. The car is currently being looked at by the autobody shop and insurance. There were no warnings or other symptoms prior that would have indicated any issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725198March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
Vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of propulsion while driving due to an internal failure of the rear electric motor. The dealer diagnosed it as 'coolant intrusion' into the motor unit. This is a known manufacturing defect in the 2019 e-tron (TSB 2073858/2) where internal seals fail, allowing coolant to destroy the motor. This created a high safety risk on the highway. Audi is refusing to honor the 8-year/100,000-mile High Voltage System Warranty, citing a lack of routine maintenance, even though the motor is a sealed unit with no user-serviceable internal seals
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725413March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I had 93u9 criteria 04 recall done in February. As of March 6, I had a no power supply message. Without being able to charge it went to the dealer. They said it was the charge port assembly but not from the recall since that was software. Once that was fixed they charged the car and it immediately had the fault electrical malfunction. Now they say i need to replace the rear drive motor. Then thy called again and said the 12v battery needs to be replaced as well. This all happened while still at the dealer. I didn’t have those faults prior, yet they want to say none of its related. This appears all related. After I got the car back from the recall, I had two times the charging didn’t want to start, then I had ghost wiping with the rear wiper and the infotainment system rebooted several times while driving. Safety had gotten much worse and now there are cascading failures. Audi does not want to admit the recall was the cause, but the car had no issues prior and now a month later had $17000 in repairs. Audi has had the error code reports requested by me, but they have not provided them including the corporate office. I feel this recall caused a catastrophic failure of my battery and electrical system.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724345March 14, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Brake lights become faulty due to moisture intrusion from car washes. The part is available for inspection if requested Audi has issued a technical service bulletin on this issue already. This should be handled through a recall, not a TSB.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720828February 26, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I had the recall done about a week ago on my Audi 2019 etron. The recall was the software for the rear camera. Now I have noticed that when I am driving and water splashes on the windshield the auto wipers do a single wipe like normal, however the next time after that when I come to a complete stop, like at a light, the rear wiper then goes off once. It had happened multiple times, and that is the only thing that is consistent when it does happen. Today it happened once in the morning when I came to a stop light and then again tonight at a stop sign. It didn’t happen at any other point and I drive over an hour in each commute. Both times the wipers had auto activated to wipe the front windshield at a point between two stops. It doesn’t do it until I come to a complete stop. I wanted to report this since it never happened in the past.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716617February 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The high-voltage charging flap assembly (Part 4KE810001) has failed, preventing the charge door from latching. Notably, this failure (DTC P31D000) occurred within 7 days of the vehicle being serviced at Audi Burlingame for a high-voltage battery software recall. This presents three safety hazards: 1. Driver Distraction: Triggers a continuous auditory chime and 'Warning! Please check the charging unit cover' message every 10 seconds. It cannot be silenced, creating a severe, persistent distraction. 2. Unintended Deployment: At highway speeds, the unlatched flap opens/flaps due to aerodynamics, creating a visual obstruction and distraction for the driver and traffic. 3. Moisture Ingress: Failure to seal the port exposes the high-voltage interface to pressurized rain/road spray. Per NHTSA 19V434 (Recall 93E8) regarding moisture ingress in this system, this failure represents a recurrence of a known safety risk. Evidence of Defect: Audi has iterated through three versions of this part (4KE810001, B, and C), confirming an inherent design flaw. This component is specifically identified in Service Campaign 93H6 for proactive replacement. Despite this, and the failure occurring immediately after recall service 93V2 on October 1st 2025, Audi Burlingame denied a 'goodwill' repair and quoted $1,100+ for a part already internally flagged as defective. Repair declined due to cost; safety hazard remains active. I am requesting that the NHTSA open an investigation into this component failure. Thank you,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709389January 7, 2026
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that during rainy weather, there was water entering the vehicle through the roof, and water was leaking onto the infotainment system, the shifter, and other electronics. Additionally, the contact stated that there was water accumulating in the footwell. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that water was leaking through the fully closed sunroof. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: AWA-23-09 (Sunroof Limited Warranty Extension) that stated that the dealer would address a condition of leakage and water ingress into the interior of the vehicle from the sunroof while in the fully closed position and would address consequential damages as a direct result of the water ingress. However, the dealer informed the contact that there was another TSB with the same TSB Number that overrode the bulletin information. The contact was informed that only 60 percent of the cost of the sunroof repair would be covered, and the contact would be responsible for the cost of the repair of the water damage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that only the TSB that fully covered the cost of the repairs was found, and no other TSB was found. A case was filed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709462January 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INCIDENT SUMMARY: On [XXX], I brought my 2019 Audi e-tron (VIN: [XXX] , 70k miles) to Audi Salt Lake City for Safety Recall 93U9 (High Voltage Battery Module). Vehicle was functioning normally with no warning lights or electrical issues. IMPROPER RECALL COMPLETION: The dealership's technician (Chris Miller, [XXX] ) documented in the service notes: "I FOUND THE GROUNDING STRAP FOR THE REAR MOTOR WAS NOT INSTALLED AND WAS TUCKED UP BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND THE COVERS." This proves the technician failed to properly reinstall the critical grounding strap during recall service, leaving it disconnected in the high voltage system. IMMEDIATE FAILURES AFTER RECALL: Following the recall service, multiple critical failures occurred: Voltage converter failure (part #4KE-907-171-C) Battery charging malfunction (limited to 100 miles range vs normal 200+ miles) Multiple stored fault codes and dashboard warning lights Rear drive motor faults Parking brake system failures All failures are consistent with loss of proper grounding in a high voltage EV system. SAFETY CONCERNS: The technician drove my vehicle 55 miles during service (odometer: 70,651 IN to 70,706 OUT). Why didn't they notice the warning lights during this excessive test drive? Operating a high voltage EV with improper grounding creates risk of electrical fire, shock hazard, and component damage. How many other vehicles at this dealership had recall 93U9 improperly completed? DEALER RESPONSE: Dealership attempted to charge me $2,089 for repairs caused by their incomplete recall work. When I disputed, the General Manager threatened to call police if I didn't return the loaner vehicle. No repairs were ever authorized by me. INVESTIGATION REQUESTED: Please investigate Audi Salt Lake City's recall 93U9 completion procedures and quality control. This is negligent completion of federal safety recall work that endangered my safety and may affect other e-tron INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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