Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi e-tron, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system17
- Service brakes7
- Unknown or other5
- Engine5
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Power train3
- Back over prevention2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Lane departure1
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Audi e-tron failed the safety check 0.98% of the time — 16% more often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 13,144 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
19,456 new Audi e-tron cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (9,197), Norway (4,270), the Netherlands (1,822).
- Average mass
- 2,585 kg
- Average CO₂
- 0 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 253 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Electric 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
2,308 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 22% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €81,333.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde297
- Band onvoldoende profiel138
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld109
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm90
- Band beschadigd76
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht14
- Gordel beschadigd10
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk10
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
5,707 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 72 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
597 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 62,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
135 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 13% arrived as used imports, 87% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Audi e-tron.
| 2026187 15 Apr 2026 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the input rod could detach from the brake booster a… |
| 2025713 19 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
| 2023686 20 Dec 2023 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with high-voltage battery module(s) could cause the high-voltage battery to overheat. Safety Risk: A high-voltage … |
| 2023659 13 Dec 2023 | Accessories Issue: Under certain conditions, the plug for the 220 V compact vehicle charging cable could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the cable … |
| 2022611 26 Oct 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the infotainment main unit in the center console could fail. If this happens, the display screen will not turn on when you start t… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2022 Audi e-tron: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011307 | This bulletin provides information when high beam assist, or traffic sign detection limited, DTC C12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011300 | This bulletin provides information when the gear oil drain plug is leaking; P33E200, P31D000. |
| 11011297 | This bulletin provides information regarding documenting cell module labels when replacing HV modules. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011294 | This bulletin provides information when the high-voltage battery charger control module reports under wrong diagnostic address after being replaced. |
| 11011292 | This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS dtabase in instances when charging has been aborted with for DC charging with SW88; no event memory entry. |
| 11011291 | This bulletin provides information when the DTC P0AA600 is stored; GE electric drive motor leak. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011277 | This bulletin provides information when the parking brake does not work sporadically; DTC B107BF0 or B10FCF0 stored in the driver assist systems. |
| 11011276 | This TSB provides information when DTCs U142100 and U164200 are stored as passive/sporadic in the gateway. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011273 | This bulletin provides information when DTC B187A00 is stored: Park steer assist cancelation (symptom number 98341). |
| 11011272 | This bulletin provides information when the overhead view camera (TopView) calibration fails. |
| 11011268 | This bulletin pertains to complaints/general information regarding SOS Emergency Assist. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011256 | This bulletin provides information when the DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009977 | This bulletin provides information when the DTC P0AA600 is stored; electric drive motor leak. |
| 11009974 | This bulletin provides information when there is an electric drive motor leak; PAA600. |
| 11009971 | This bulletin provides information when the washer fluid reservoir is leaking. |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009965 | This bulletin provides information when the calendar function is not available. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation