2022 Audi E-Tron electrical system problems

What owners report

• “The contact owns a 2022 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently switched to SAFE Mode and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the mileage range was reduced, and the battery recharging time…”

  filed Feb 23, 2026

• “CATASTROPHIC ELECTRICAL FAILURE - SMOKE IN CABIN While driving with passengers, dashboard displayed "ELECTRICAL FAILURE - PULL OVER WHEN SAFE" followed by loud explosive POP and cabin filled with SMOKE. ROOT CAUSE: Prior undisclosed collision damage. Dealer (Morrie's Golden Valley Cadillac) removed…”

  filed Feb 9, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

• Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat
  Campaign 23V867000 · Dec 20, 2023
• When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power…
  Campaign 23V842000 · Dec 13, 2023

Related service bulletins

• 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 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 are whirring noises from the rear of the vehicle.

  TSB_2074898_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 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

Electrical System problems in other E-Tron years

Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Audi E-Tron