2019 Audi e-tron: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker e-tron years.
79 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 e-tron?The 2019 Audi e-tron has 79 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles (US, public record).
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Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 e-tron
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 19V434000Volkswagen 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard
Campaign 23V842000Volkswagen 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software
Campaign 23V867000Volkswagen 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Campaign 24V621000Volkswagen 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.
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back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 25V900000Volkswagen 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, heavily dependent on the specific model and purchase context.
Owner insights cover all generations of the e-tron. See the full e-tron owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used e-tron listings typically run $21,980–$26,320 across 2019 to 2023 model years.
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