2022 Audi E-Tron problems & reliability
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi E-Tron, alongside 5 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2022 Audi E-Tron vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 15 | 52% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 21% |
| Engine | 5 | 17% |
| Unknown OR Other | 5 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 10% |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“From time to time the driver's door does not latch completely so the door is only partially closing. Dealer was able to duplicate the problem but will not replace (estimated cost for new door latch is just under $800.) at their expense. It appears that others have had the same problem. When driving the car air rushes…”
Unknown OR Other · filed May 6, 2026
“Brakes were replaced by Audi with genuine Audi parts and within 2 months, the brake rotors became warped, requiring a resurfacing. After driving another 2 months, they once again became warped, making the entire car lurch and shake during braking.”
Service Brakes · filed May 4, 2026
“My drive motors keep failing (so far 3 times) and my emergency braking abruptly stops my vehicle when no true danger is present and I’m in complete control of my vehicle. Currently my vehicle has a constant shuddering while braking which doesn’t feel safe because it’s not braking properly. Audi regional and the…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Mar 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds
Defect Petition DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V063000
Technical service bulletins
1,039 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi E-Tron. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin provides informaiton when the HV battery charger control module cannot be started, or reports diagnostic address after being replaced.
TSB_2063427_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
TSB_2081573_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
TSB_2078648_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
TSB_2061464_12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
TSB_2081573_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there are whirring noises from the rear of the vehicle.
TSB_2074898_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2026
This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks.
TSB_2079747_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is an electric drive motor leak; P0AA600.
TSB_2073858_12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 Audi E-Tron has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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