AI DamageAudi E-Tron Sportback: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Audi E-Tron Sportback across 6 model years: 45 owner complaints and 784 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 71% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 22% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 18% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 4% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 2% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 2% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 32 complaints (71% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1,126.
- Powertrain: 10 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 43.
- Engine: 8 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 83.
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (7% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 78.
- Structure: 2 complaints (4% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 255.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 45 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 32 | 0 | 1,126 |
| Powertrain | 10 | 0 | 43 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 83 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 78 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 255 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 17 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
- On 06/23/26, the Audi service center informed me a TAC ticket was created and they were waiting for a response. - On 06/30/26, the Audi service center informed me that they will have to replace a gateway control module after being informed by their TAC department while adding that the module is on backorder.
While driving my 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback Prestige, the high-voltage battery warning light illuminated on the dashboard. At the same time, regenerative braking stopped functioning, resulting in reduced energy recovery and a noticeable decrease in driving range.
Moisture build-up in the high-voltage electrical system through a faulty seal on the charging socket, which can cause a short circuit and significantly increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Car was serviced for recall work and returned next day with con box failure which controls SOS feature on car. The Con box failures can be caused from battery voltage events and software resets . The car had approximately 38k miles on it at the time of service .
Sunroof leaked. Not directly safety, but can be as water was getting on interior electronics. Dealer referenced TSB 2056944/10 and warranty extension U63 Sunroof WrtyExt 7yr/80k, but noted that we were not included in the warranty extension.
Audi etron sportback lost power while driving on a busy roadway at 60mph. Car lost about 10-15 mph speed within seconds due to the vehicle weight. By the time the "drive system malfunction" and "electical system malfunction " warning lights came on I realized I could not accelerate, and and coasted to a stop on the…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
- This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about…
- This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense…
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist
- This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim
- This bulletin provides information when there are various warning messages in the instrument cluster;…
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
- This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking…
Repair videos
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.