2021 Audi e-tron Sportback: raw data

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vehicle	2021 / audi / e-tron-sportback
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-29)
complaints	41 on file (2021-01-20 → 2026-09-17)
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	not identifiable in FARS
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

High-voltage battery recall part unavailableELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 complaints2024-01 → 2025-09audi-e-tron-sportback-2021-hv-battery-recall-delay

11689755 The contact owns a 2021 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V867000 (Electrical System). The part to do the recall repair was not yet available
11567324 The contact owns a 2021 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V867000 (Electrical System) and 23V842000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available
11571567 There are 2 active/open recalls for my 2021 Audi etron vehicle. The recalls were initiated by the manufacturer 2 months ago and there currently are no repairs available for either recall. Both recalls present a severe safety risk to consumers and present risks to their homes

Instrument display and infotainment blanking while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2024-11 → 2026-07audi-e-tron-sportback-2021-mmi-display-blanking

11752046 I own a 2021 Audi e-tron with approximately 58000 miles. Beginning in March 2026, the vehicle developed intermittent Virtual Cockpit/instrument-cluster problems with blank display
11728247 This is for the main media interface going blank repeatedly every ~5 minutes or so while driving. Audi charged me for a repair that is a known safetyissue and is covered under warranty
11625675 My Audi E-tron has a consistant problem with the MMI (Multi Media Interface, the main computer for the car). When I am driving, all the screens will go blank, I cannot see my speed, I have no HVAC controls, I am basically driving blind

Front motor failure from coolant intrusionPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE7 complaints2021-11 → 2024-02audi-e-tron-sportback-2021-front-motor-coolant

11466552 E-Tron with 9300 miles, received Electrical Malfunction: Contact Service. Audi service said to bring vehicle in. On way to dealer, warning changed to Electrical Malfunction: Pull over safely and then, before being able to do so, the vehicle jerked and died while in traffic
11439557 Car was towed to local Audi Dealership and they informed me that coolant had infiltrated the front motor and needed to be replaced. Then other hoses and parts had to be replaced. I am at 4 weeks without my vehicle
11525033 2022 Audi etron. 20,759 miles. Electrical malfunction light came on. Took it to the dealer. Advised Entire front motor needed to be replaced due to coolant seepage into the front motor. Seems to be a very common problem and a 2 week+ turnaround

Electrical system malfunction shutdown while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7 complaints2021-01 → 2026-04audi-e-tron-sportback-2021-electrical-shutdown

11530172 Repeated sudden loss of forward propulsion power associated with multiple warning messages about drive system and electrical system malfunction. Because the problem is sudden and the car has no forward propulsion power the car is left blocking traffic with occupants still inside
11444100 Vehicle traveling when electrical systems malfunction message came on. Said pull over safely and call for service. After car was slowed to a stop, the vehicle was disabled with no forward or reverse drive possible. The car was stranded close to the middle right of the street
11388967 VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND SLAMS INTO PARK WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. VEHICLE WILL THEN REFUSE TO RESTART FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS AND I AM UNABLE MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM PARK

Home charging equipment overheating and damageELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER3 complaints2022-11 → 2024-03audi-e-tron-sportback-2021-home-charger

11492539 The Audi charger failed and burned the charge point going into the house
11576151 Charger overheats Charger trips breaker Charging damaged burned wall outlet Charging damaged breaker
11508949 CHARGEPOINT, INC manufacturers defective electric motor vehicle chargers for residential use. Chargepoint's initially worked upon delivery and installation by a certified/license electrician

Partial brake failure and brakes sticking to rotorsSERVICE BRAKES2 complaints2022-10 → 2025-01audi-e-tron-sportback-2021-brake-failure

11639800 On five separate occasions across two separate drivers, we have experienced a partial brake failure in this vehicle. We strongly believe this to be a software defect and not a mechanical fault
11488720 Car turns on but won’t move. Take it to dealership as it happens for the second time and turns out the brakes are sticking to the rotors. Audi says it’s perfectly normal just put force to the accelerator

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
41	2021-01-20	2026-09-17	0	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:29; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:11; POWER TRAIN:10; ENGINE:8; SERVICE BRAKES:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
25V900000	19/12/2025	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	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."	A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
26V240000	15/04/2026	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.	Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.	Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/audi/e-tron-sportback

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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/audi/e-tron-sportback}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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