2019 Audi E-tron Electric Problems And Complaints

2019 Audi e-tron User Complaints and Problems

Engine and Mechanical Problems

• Brakes - According to a single complaint, the car squeaks loudly during braking, regardless of the weather.

• Suspension - One owner states that for many hours, the Audi drive select system was malfunctioning. The air suspension of the car automatically adjusted to the lowest position during this period (lower than the driving select modes permit). The screen for the Audi Drive Select system was blank and had no available options.

• Powertrain - Six reports claim that when the vehicle is in drive or reverse and no throttle is applied, it rolls forward and backward (as if in neutral). The vehicle cannot roll in the opposite direction of the specified gear since there is no automatic brake hold mechanism.

Safety Problems

• Driver assistance features - After a few minutes of driving, the complainant noticed that the car started to display a number of error messages and the electric motors stopped working altogether.

• Lane departure system - A single complainant claims that on both interstate and urban routes, the vehicle pulls to one side and causes instability in the movement of the vehicle. According to the Audi dealership, the problem is caused by a very sensitive lane departure system that cannot be turned off or changed.

• Airbags - One complaint claims that after backing out of and switching to drive mode, the car rotated 360 degrees in a parking lot and crashed. Moreover, the airbags didn't deploy because none of the features were activated to warn or stop the vehicle.

Electrical Problems

• Warning lights - A complainant claimed that while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The dealership was unable to provide a cause for the failure.
• Battery issues - The vehicle failed to notify the driver about an unusually bad battery cell. The range was declining significantly between charge cycles.

2019 Audi e-tron Recalls

S. No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	June 10, 2019	19V434000	High-Voltage Battery May Short-Circuit	Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle	Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019.

Should you buy the 2019 Audi e-tron?

There are some potential drawbacks to consider before making your decision. The NHTSA has received six complaints about the e-tron's powertrain, specifically that it may unexpectedly make the vehicle roll forward and backward. Additionally, there has been a single report of reliability issues with the car's battery.

Despite these criticisms and rare chances taken into account, with the ratio of sales to reported problems being 0.001% for the year 2019, the Audi e-tron remains a desirable option for many luxury SUV shoppers. Also, The 2019 model received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, with five stars in the side crash and rollover tests and four stars in the front crash test.

The e-tron is a strong contender in its class thanks to its excellent interior, engaging driving dynamics, user-friendly technology, two rows of roomy and comfortable seats, creditable cargo capacity, and abundance of simple-to-use standard features. It offers an impressive range of over 204 miles per charge, which should be more than enough for most daily commutes. If you're looking for an electric SUV with style and substance, then the 2019 Audi e-tron is definitely worth considering.