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2022 AUDI e-tron

5 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #23V867000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The high-voltage battery management software in your E-Tron is designed to keep your battery from overheating. But in some 2019-2022 models, this software can malfunction and let the battery get too hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, posing a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others around you.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the battery management software and replace any faulty battery modules, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #23V842000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The charging cable on your vehicle is the part that connects to a wall outlet to charge your battery. In certain Audi models, this cable can overheat if you use the stronger 220V/240V setting at home.
Risk if Unfixed
If the charging cable gets too hot, it could catch fire, which could start a larger fire in your home.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will provide a new, safer charging cable with a built-in temperature sensor, free of charge. You should schedule the replacement as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #22V806000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The infotainment unit in your vehicle is the brain of your car's entertainment system, including the rearview camera display. In some 2021-2022 Audi models, this unit can get damaged when you turn off the engine, causing the rearview camera to stop working the next time you start the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview camera display is out, you'll have a blind spot behind your vehicle when you back up, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the infotainment main unit with a new one, free of charge. This repair should be done as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Under Review #25V900000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rearview camera is a crucial safety feature that helps you see what's behind you. In some 2019-2026 Audi models, a software glitch can prevent the camera image from showing up on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image isn't working, you'll have a blind spot behind your vehicle, which increases the risk of a collision when reversing.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the camera system's software at no cost to you. This will ensure that your rearview camera image displays correctly, giving you a clearer view of what's behind your vehicle.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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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Under Review #21V825000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear-view camera in your vehicle is an important safety feature that helps you see what's behind you when you're reversing. Unfortunately, some 2021-2022 Audi models might have a software issue that prevents the camera image from showing up initially when you put the car in reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear-view camera doesn't display an image, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash while reversing.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the infotainment system's software to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free of charge. You should schedule the update as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
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Other AUDI e-tron Years

2024
3 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
6 recalls

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