The most-reported e-tron run is WA1VABGE2KB (2019 builds) with 7 complaints, 3.5× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 38% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 2.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for e-tron model years 2019–2023.
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 has 58 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 22% of every e-tron complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1VABGE2KB•••••• | 2019 | — | 1 | |
| WA1AAAGE9MB•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WA1LAAGE9KB•••••• | 2019 | 1 | 1 | |
| WA1VABGE7KB•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WA1VAAGE5KB•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| WA1LAAGE6KB•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WA1VAAGE3KB•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WA1VAAGE0KB•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WA1VABGE5KB•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WA1VABGE8KB•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WA1VAAGE4KB•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| WA1VABGE1KB•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
Each of the other 46 e-tron runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 29 e-tron VINs so far, most often 2022, 2019, 2023 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
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 the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2019 car draws 2.5 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.5.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | 24 | — | |
| 2019 | 82 | 33 | 4 |
Heaviest year here is 2019 at 2.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1.5.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 38% of everything Audi e-tron owners report: Electrical System, 60 of 118 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on the Audi e-tron; the 6 below cover build years 2019 to 2023. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23V842000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard | 2019–2023 |
| 25V900000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2019–2023 |
| 23V867000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software | 2019–2022 |
| 22V806000 | Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2021–2022 |
| 21V825000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2022 |
| 21V606000 | Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor | 2021 |
23V842000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2019: 4 years on the road before the recall.
The e-tron against its rivals
The e-tron draws 2 complaints per production run; the Fisker Ocean 21.9. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi e-tron | 118 | 58 | 3.4% | |
| Fisker Ocean | 856 | 39 | 1.4% |
How serious were they
Of the 118 reports on the Audi e-tron, 3.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Audi e-tron | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 118 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 4 (3.4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (3.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 41% 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 share of that is 118 complaints over 58 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi e-tron VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 118 NHTSA complaints from 58 e-tron runs and 12 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which e-tron production run has the most complaints?
WA1VABGE2KB, a 2019 build, with 7 complaints. The typical e-tron run has 2.
Which e-tron years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 2.5 complaints per run and 2021 lightest at 1.5.
Does the e-tron get more complaints than the Fisker Ocean?
No: 2 complaints per production run for the e-tron against 21.9 for the Fisker Ocean.
How many e-tron complaints involve a crash?
3.4% of 118 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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