NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback

The 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback has 2 NHTSA recalls and 3 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Audi dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

NHTSA #26V240000

Reported April 15, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Free manufacturer 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

NHTSA #25V900000

Reported December 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Free manufacturer 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.

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