Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Audi E-Tron
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Audi E-Tron has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 #23V867000 High-Voltage Battery Modules May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V842000 Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V569000 Loss of ABS/ESC NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Audi e-tron has limited complaint data with only one filed owner complaint, but it is subject to several recalls, including for the camera system and battery thermal management. Despite the recalls, the limited complaints suggest overall reliability is above-average, with few common failures reported.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion battery | Unknown | $2,000–$5,000 | rare |
| Rear camera | Unknown | $200–$600 | 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 pad replacement
- Battery system check
- Tire rotations
- Coolant service
- Brake fluid replacement
- Air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery overheating
- Brake system issues
- Rear camera malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Audi E-Tron at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.