2021 Audi E-Tron: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2021 Audi E-Tron. The newest campaign is 25V900000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Dec 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V900000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 699,418 units in total.

25V90000019 Dec 2025Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
23V86700020 Dec 2023Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery Thermal / Management / Software
23V84200013 Dec 2023Electrical System / Propulsion System / Charging / Cable/Cord / Onboard
22V80600026 Oct 2022Equipment / Electrical / Infotainment / Video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit
22V7420005 Oct 2022Back Over Prevention / Display Function
21V70700013 Sep 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
21V6060005 Aug 2021Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Retractor
21V5950002 Aug 2021Structure / Interior Panels / Dashboard
21V56900026 Jul 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25V900000Received 19 Dec 2025. 356,894 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen 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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 90TV. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jan 2026.
23V867000Received 20 Dec 2023. 26,866 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery Thermal / Management / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 93U9/93V2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Apr 2025.
23V842000Received 13 Dec 2023. 93,196 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Charging / Cable/Cord / Onboard
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 93U6/93U8. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Mar 2024.
22V806000Received 26 Oct 2022. 6,076 units.
Equipment / Electrical / Infotainment / Video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 91Ei. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jun 2023.
22V742000Received 5 Oct 2022. 170,296 units.
Back Over Prevention / Display Function
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 91DZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Oct 2022.
21V707000Received 13 Sep 2021. 38 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to stop functioning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of braking assist, ABS, and ESC will increase the effort and distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47R7.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 47R7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Sep 2021.
21V606000Received 5 Aug 2021. 45,496 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Retractor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 69CR, 69CS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2021.
21V595000Received 2 Aug 2021. 58 units.
Structure / Interior Panels / Dashboard
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 68H6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2021.
21V569000Received 26 Jul 2021. 498 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 47R1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 2021.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2021 Audi E-Tron
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
DP22005	Defect petition	Pedestrian alert sounds	Electrical System / Propulsion System	27 Jan 2023	7 Aug 2023	22V063000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2021 Audi E-TronThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Audi E-Tron: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/audi/e-tron/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Audi E-Tron?: 699,418 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Audi E-Tron have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Audi E-Tron, model years 2019 to 2024. 9 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Audi E-Tron open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.