Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Audi E-Tron
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Audi E-Tron has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V900000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V621000 Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V867000 High-Voltage Battery Modules May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V842000 Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V434000 High-Voltage Battery May Short-Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 34 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 6 complaints
Of the 77 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 77 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi e-tron has an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of complaints and five recall campaigns. Most concerns involve the electrical system and software issues, but data is limited for conclusive judgments. The recalls include problems with the charging system and the brake pedal assembly. These issues may not impact all owners, yet potential buyers should be cautious.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Brake pedal linkage | Unknown | $300–$800 | rare |
| High-voltage battery | Unknown | $1,500–$6,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Brake system inspection
- Battery health check
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Cooling system service
- Software updates
- Brake fluid replacement
- Cabin air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual battery drain
- Brake pedal looseness
- Software error messages
- Overheating warnings
- Unexpected shutdowns
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Audi E-Tron at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.