The most-reported e-tron Sportback run is WA12ABGE6LB (2020 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 58% of reports; 2021 is the worst model year at 1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for e-tron Sportback model years 2020–2022.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi e-tron Sportback has 8 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 63% of every e-tron Sportback complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA12ABGE6LB•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA12ABGE0LB•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA12ABGE2LB•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| WA12AAGE4MB•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA11AAGEXMB•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA13ABGE7MB•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1AAAGE6MB•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA13ABGE1MB•••••• | 2021 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Audi e-tron Sportback the gap between build years is 1×: a 2021 car draws 1 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2021 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 2020 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 58% of everything Audi e-tron Sportback owners report: Electrical System, 7 of 8 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Audi e-tron Sportback; the 2 below cover build years 2020 to 2022. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2020–2022 |
| 26V240000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 2020–2022 |
25V900000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2020: 5 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Audi e-tron Sportback | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 8 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi e-tron Sportback share of that is 8 complaints over 8 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi e-tron Sportback VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 8 NHTSA complaints from 8 e-tron Sportback runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which e-tron Sportback production run has the most complaints?
WA12ABGE6LB, a 2020 build, with 1 complaints. The typical e-tron Sportback run has 1.
Which e-tron Sportback years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2021 is heaviest at 1 complaints per run and 2020 lightest at 1.
How many e-tron Sportback complaints involve a crash?
0% of 8 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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