AI Damage2021 Audi E-Tron: common problems
The maker issued 1,186 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1,186
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 481 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 289 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 108 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible
- This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel
- This bulletin provides information when there are whirring noises from the rear of the vehicle
- This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument…
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the…
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the HV battery charger control module cannot be started, or…
This bulletin provides informaiton when the HV battery charger control module cannot be started, or reports diagnostic address after being replaced.
- This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
- This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks
- This bulletin provides basic informaiton on damaged high-voltage batteries
- This bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking
- This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for…
This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR.
- This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km
NHTSA lists 1,186 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi E-Tron?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 1,186 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Audi E-Tron?
NHTSA lists 1,186 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Audi E-Tron from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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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.