2020 Audi e-tron: common problems and reliability
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5 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 e-tron?The 2020 Audi e-tron has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure.
Safety record for the 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Audi e-tron vehicles (US, public record).
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Recalls affecting the 2020 e-tron
service brakes, hydraulic
Campaign 21V569000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
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.
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."
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service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Campaign 26V240000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, heavily dependent on the specific model and purchase context.
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Typical used price
Used e-tron listings typically run $21,980–$26,320 across 2019 to 2023 model years.
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