Electrical Problems
Most of the E-Tron owners have found serious issues with the car’s engine that often stops working and gets stalled in the middle of the road. Such issues show up when either the electric battery runs out of charge thereby stalling the engine, or when any other battery issues crop up stopping the vehicle’s engine to perform normally. Such hazards have to be rectified by either repairing or changing the battery.
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Air cooler malfunction due to battery issue
Battery issues might stop the air cooler to perform normally when the vehicle is in motion. Such issues frequently stop the driver and the passengers to adjust the interior temperature to their own comfort. Lack of air circulation may be a reason of suffocation for the passengers especially when the battery is heated up, henceforth such electrical issues should be inspected and fixed. If needed they should be replaced with newer ones.
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Coolant leakage in the front motor affecting the electric motor
Collant leakage is common within E-Trons, affecting the front motor that stops functioning normally. With the front motor malfunctioning, the electric battery-powered motor stops working due to significant power loss stalling the vehicle in the middle of the road. The manufacturer should address the issue and fix it soon.
Structural Problems
Significant leakage in the car roof can be a serious issue as it passes water into the car cabin creating serious damage to the electrical car engine. Such instances can act as a catalyst to set the vehicle’s engine on fire, triggering fatal injury to the passengers. Such structural problems should be addressed and if needed should be repaired.
Engine and Mechanical Problems
Faulty powertrain issues are a common problem in most of the E-Tron vehicles causing inconvenience to the drivers, whenever the car engine halts. The vehicle’s powertrain malfunctions when it disconnects from the main electrical motor due to some internal fault bringing the brakes and electrical steering to halt. These problems require an inspection followed by a fix.
2021 Audi E-Tron Recalls
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S.No
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Date
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NHTSA ID
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Issues Noticed
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Additional Remarks
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Remedy
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1
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October 5 2022
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22V742000
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Rear view display issues
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Lack of software update causing rearview display issue whenever the reverse drive mode option is selected
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The dealers have been asked to update the infotainment unit software for free.
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2
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September 13 2021
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21V707000
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ABS loss due to corrosion in brake booster
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Anti Lock Brake system, Electronic Stability Control, and Speedometer display might stop working due to corrosion compelling the brake assist to work normally
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The dealers are going to replace the brake boosters soon and won’t charge anything for the repair work
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3
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August 5 2021
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21V606000
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Malfunction traced in seat belt locking retractor
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Faulty seatbelt automatic lock retractors get deactivated, intervening the child restraint system to function properly
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Dealers have been instructed to inspect the middle rear betl seat assemblies and replace them if required without charging any extra cost for it
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4
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August 2 2021
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21V595000
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Delay in airbag deployment prior to the interference of knee airbag
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Failure in securing the right hinge pin for the glove compartment cover allows the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment
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The glove box will be inspected by the dealers and will be securing the hinge pin as per the requirement for free
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5
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July 26 2021
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21V569000
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Loss of ABS /ESC triggering seperation of welded rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system
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Wrongly welded rotor and shaft might lead to their detachment affecting the integrated braking system as a whole
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Dealers will be replacing the brake boosters for free of cost
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Should You Prefer Buying a 2021 Audi E-Tron?
The E-Tron has been one of the most popularly sold vehicles due to its electric power charged feature, making it better than any conventional diesel/gas driven vehicles. The fuel efficient nature of the vehicle is a sincere cause for the 2021 Audi E-Tron lovers to take interest in the resale market price of the car.
However, the engine and battery issues were a serious threat to the brand for some time. Apart from that the car’s faulty ABS/ESC system and malfunctioning airbag gave a subsequent blow to the car’s reputation. In fact, some Audi loers feared that this might be the prime time for its close competitors like Benz and Tesla to claim its market stand. But Audi, poured cold water in their thoughts and proved the speculations of the Audi lovers completely wrong by organizing a recall for the faulty parts and asked the dealers to replace or repair it for free of cost.
So, in our opinion, buying an E-tron is worthy for the respective year, only if the vehicle is free from those issues that affected the brand’s integrity for the respective year, by elevating its status to the same popularity it had earlier.
