Is electrical malfunction warnings and loss of propulsion a known issue with the 2019 Audi E Tron?

12 NHTSA complaints have been filed about electrical malfunction warnings and loss of propulsion on the 2019 Audi E Tron (2020-07 → 2026-03). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11460082): "My wife was driving our Audi e-tron and after several minutes driving she got she got very large red alert that said "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: MALFUNCTION! - SAFELY STOP VEHICLE"" Source: NHTSA.

Is water leaking into cabin through sunroof a known issue with the 2019 Audi E Tron?

6 NHTSA complaints have been filed about water leaking into cabin through sunroof on the 2019 Audi E Tron (2023-03 → 2026-01). Reported component: VISIBILITY. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11709389): "The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that during rainy weather, there was water entering the vehicle through the roof, and water was leaking onto the infotainment system, the shifter, and other electronics" Source: NHTSA.

Is high-voltage battery recall 93u9 remedy delay a known issue with the 2019 Audi E Tron?

18 NHTSA complaints have been filed about high-voltage battery recall 93u9 remedy delay on the 2019 Audi E Tron (2024-01 → 2025-11). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11565809): "A potentially critical self-discharge condition exists in certain high-voltage battery modules that, in some instances, may lead to thermal overload, possibly resulting in smoke or a fire" Source: NHTSA.

Is charging port and connector failures, including fires a known issue with the 2019 Audi E Tron?

6 NHTSA complaints have been filed about charging port and connector failures, including fires on the 2019 Audi E Tron (2023-03 → 2026-07). Reported component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11511951): "Last night, driving home from the airport, I stopped for a charge at an Electrify America charging station in San Diego, CA. Charging station ID is 200143-03. At the start of the charge, the port caught on fire, shot flames about a foot from the car" Source: NHTSA.

Is unintended forward collision braking activation a known issue with the 2019 Audi E Tron?

3 NHTSA complaints have been filed about unintended forward collision braking activation on the 2019 Audi E Tron (2020-11 → 2024-05). Reported component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11428558): "I was traveling down a dip in the road and the Audi Pre Sense initiated emergency braking. There was no vehicle in front, the road ahead was totally clear" Source: NHTSA.

2019 Audi E Tron Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

Q: Is vehicle rolls in drive or reverse without brake hold a known issue with the 2019 Audi E Tron?

6 NHTSA complaints have been filed about vehicle rolls in drive or reverse without brake hold on the 2019 Audi E Tron (2022-05 → 2022-05). Reported component: POWER TRAIN. From an owner report (NHTSA ODI #11464198): "Vehicle rolls freely in drive and reverse, very dangerous because it is difficult to control on hills and steep driveways. The vehicle will roll in either direction regardless of selected gear with no safety system to keep the vehicle in "hold"" Source: NHTSA.

The 2019 Audi E Tron carries 5 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering traction battery and onboard. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Electrical malfunction warnings and loss of propulsion.” Audi follows the VW Group Longlife service rhythm: oil and minor service every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, using oil that meets VW 502 00 / 504 00 (or 508 00 for newer 0W-20 engines) — generic synthetic does not qualify. S tronic dual-clutch gearboxes need fluid service every 40,000 miles despite 'lifetime fill' claims. Fully electric models (e-tron, e-tron GT) skip oil service entirely but keep brake-fluid, cabin-filter, and coolant-circuit intervals.

5 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Campaign #19V434000 · Oct 6, 2019

Issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.

Risk: 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, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.

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

Campaign #23V842000 · Dec 13, 2023

Issue: 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.

Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

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

Campaign #23V867000 · Dec 20, 2023

Issue: 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.

Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Campaign #24V621000 · Aug 19, 2024

Issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback 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.

Risk: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2024, and November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P6.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign #25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025

Issue: 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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2019 Audi E Tron.

Reported to NHTSA

Electrical malfunction warnings and loss of propulsion

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

12 NHTSA complaints · 2020-07 → 2026-03

“My wife was driving our Audi e-tron and after several minutes driving she got she got very large red alert that said "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: MALFUNCTION! - SAFELY STOP VEHICLE"”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11460082

“At around 87k miles, I was driving into a parking lot and suddenly a “electrical malfunction” warning light appeared on my dashboard followed my many warning lights including 4wd, brake system, and battery”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11702624

“The actual problem is caused by a faulty gasket. Found this below on an auto blog site discussing the Audi E-Tron. The situation described below is potentially extremely dangerous”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11457485

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Water leaking into cabin through sunroof

VISIBILITY

6 NHTSA complaints · 2023-03 → 2026-01

“The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that during rainy weather, there was water entering the vehicle through the roof, and water was leaking onto the infotainment system, the shifter, and other electronics”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11709389

“A few months ago, my Audi experienced water ingress through the sunroof, causing water to enter the front of the vehicle. This issue was addressed and repaired by your dealership under warranty”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11595973

“The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, there was water leaking from the sunroof of the vehicle”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11512885

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Vehicle rolls in drive or reverse without brake hold

POWER TRAIN

6 NHTSA complaints · 2022-05 → 2022-05

“Vehicle rolls freely in drive and reverse, very dangerous because it is difficult to control on hills and steep driveways. The vehicle will roll in either direction regardless of selected gear with no safety system to keep the vehicle in "hold"”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11464198

“Vehicle dangerously rolls backwards on driveway when in drive, the vehicle does not brake hold when in drive or reverse, it will roll either direction freely as if in neutral”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11464199

“When vehicle is in drive or reverse, it rolls forward and backwards when no throttle is applied (as if in neutral), vehicle hit a structure because it rolled back at a rapid pace due to an incline”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11464193

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High-voltage battery recall 93U9 remedy delay

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

18 NHTSA complaints · 2024-01 → 2025-11

“A potentially critical self-discharge condition exists in certain high-voltage battery modules that, in some instances, may lead to thermal overload, possibly resulting in smoke or a fire”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11565809

“The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V867000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11659489

“No specific incident, but the expected resolution date for this recall has been pushed out 3 or 4 times, and now there is no expected resolution date”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11653377

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Charging port and connector failures, including fires

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 NHTSA complaints · 2023-03 → 2026-07

“Last night, driving home from the airport, I stopped for a charge at an Electrify America charging station in San Diego, CA. Charging station ID is 200143-03. At the start of the charge, the port caught on fire, shot flames about a foot from the car”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11511951

“The contact had pulled into a charging station and had plugged the vehicle in to charge the battery. The contact stated she heard a loud boom 20 minutes after having plugged the vehicle into the charging station”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11553426

“My 2019 Audi e-tron will not charge. The charging indicator turns red after a few seconds and charging stops. The issue happens with both my home charger and Electrify America public chargers”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11753477

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Unintended forward collision braking activation

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 NHTSA complaints · 2020-11 → 2024-05

“I was traveling down a dip in the road and the Audi Pre Sense initiated emergency braking. There was no vehicle in front, the road ahead was totally clear”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11428558

“Suddenly the brakes engaged hard for a split second and then stopped. While this happened the cockpit display said "Audi pre sense" with a red circle icon below”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11590754

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A STATE HIGHWAY THE AUDI ADAPTIVE CRUISE ASSIST CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYS AND DISABLES THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE ASSIST FUNCTION FOR RANDOM/UNKNOWN PERIODS OF TIME”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11377182

Differential Fluid (Longitudinal quattro)

Every 60,000 mi

Q5, Q8, and A5-A8 quattro: independent Audi specialists recommend front/rear differential fluid service around 60,000 miles even where Audi lists it as lifetime fill.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Dust & Pollen Filter

Every 20,000 mi

Replace the cabin air filter every 20,000 miles or 2 years. Audi specifies an activated-carbon filter on most models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

G12evo / G13 Coolant

On condition / lifetime

Audi coolant is labeled lifetime fill. Independent VW/Audi specialists recommend a refresh around 5 years or 100,000 miles to protect the water pump and thermostat housing — and only with the correct pink/lilac VW Group coolant.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2019 Audi E Tron reflects Audi's published service intervals and the Audi Service Interval Display system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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