Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Audi E-Tron
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Audi E-Tron has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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 #22V806000 Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V825000 Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire; across all 31 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Audi e-tron has an average reliability rating due to its multiple electrical system complaints. Brake and engine issues are also noteworthy.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
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.
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system check annually
- Battery health check every 10,000 miles
- HVAC system service annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected battery drain
- Recurring brake noises
- Engine hesitation during acceleration
- Difficulty starting
- Odd electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Audi E-Tron at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.