NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2020–2024

Audi e-tron Sportback recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints for the Audi e-tron Sportback, covering model years 2020 to 2024. The 2022 model year drew the most complaints (14), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
22 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (2020–2024)

most complaints: 2022 (14 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (17 complaints)
latest recall 26V240000 (reported Apr 15, 2026)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Audi e-tron Sportback complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2022 model year has the most complaints: 14 of 22, or 63.6%. Next come 2021 (5) and 2020 (3).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Audi e-tron Sportback complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Audi e-tron Sportback complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2020	3	0	0	0	0
2021	5	0	0	0	0
2022	14	0	0	0	0
All model years	22	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Audi e-tron Sportback components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 17 complaints (77.3% of all 22), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (5) and Power Train (5).

Components named most often in Audi e-tron Sportback complaints (top 9)

Components named most often in Audi e-tron Sportback complaints (top 9)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	17	77.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System	5	22.7%
Power Train	5	22.7%
Service Brakes	4	18.2%
Unknown or Other	4	18.2%
Engine	2	9.1%
Forward Collision Avoidance	1	4.5%
Structure	1	4.5%
Vehicle Speed Control	1	4.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Audi e-tron Sportback recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name e-tron Sportback, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2020 to 2024. 4 model years tie for the most campaigns (2 each).

2 recall campaigns

Audi e-tron Sportback recall campaigns covering each model year
2020: 2 campaigns	2021: 2 campaigns	2022: 2 campaigns	2023: 2 campaigns	2024: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 26V240000
Reported Apr 15, 2026
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages
Model years 2020–2023
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.
Consequence:
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Reported Dec 19, 2025
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Model years 2020–2024
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."
Consequence:
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Audi e-tron Sportback questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Audi e-tron Sportback have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Audi e-tron Sportback, covering model years 2020 to 2024. The most recent, 26V240000, was reported on April 15, 2026 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”.

Which Audi e-tron Sportback model year has the most complaints?

The 2022 model year, with 14 of the 22 complaints in NHTSA’s file (63.6%). The next are 2021 (5) and 2020 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Audi e-tron Sportback complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 17 complaints, or 77.3% of all 22. Fuel/Propulsion System (5) and Power Train (5) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Audi e-tron Sportback?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Audi dealer.

How many Audi e-tron Sportback complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 22 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Audi models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Audi VIN decoder with every Audi model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Audi A4 1995–2024 · 27 recalls · 2,893 complaints
Audi A6 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 1,656 complaints
Audi Q5 2008–2026 · 33 recalls · 1,337 complaints
Audi Q7 2007–2026 · 32 recalls · 1,042 complaints
Audi A3 2001–2025 · 20 recalls · 728 complaints
Audi S4 1995–2022 · 15 recalls · 560 complaints
Audi A5 2008–2026 · 19 recalls · 325 complaints
Audi TT 2000–2023 · 12 recalls · 319 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.