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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Audi e-tron recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
4
Latest campaign
Apr 15, 2026

Recall summary by component5

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic2Apr 15, 2026
Electrical system2Dec 20, 2023
Back over prevention1Dec 19, 2025

Safety recalls5

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 15, 2026Latest campaign
Apr 15, 202626V240000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V240000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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 under
E-Tron Sportback
Campaign
NHTSA 26V240000 · Apr 15, 2026
Dec 19, 202525V900000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V900000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
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 under
E-Tron, E-Tron Sportback
Campaign
NHTSA 25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025
Dec 20, 202323V867000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery thermal

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V867000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.
Risk
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.
Filed under
E-Tron
Campaign
NHTSA 23V867000 · Dec 20, 2023
Dec 13, 202323V842000

Electrical system: propulsion system charging

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V842000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Risk
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Filed under
E-Tron
Campaign
NHTSA 23V842000 · Dec 13, 2023
Jul 26, 202121V569000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC),…

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V569000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Risk
Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1.
Filed under
E-Tron
Campaign
NHTSA 21V569000 · Jul 26, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: E-Tron Sportback, E-Tron. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system375000
Structure125000
Unknown or other125000
Fuel/propulsion system125000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names e-tron, E-Tron Sportback.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Car was serviced for recall work and returned next day with con box failure which controls SOS feature on car. The Con box failures can be caused from battery voltage events and software resets .”

    Filed 02/18/2026 · ODI 11718789
  • Electrical system

    “Sunroof leaked. Not directly safety, but can be as water was getting on interior electronics.”

    Filed 11/04/2025 · ODI 11697394
  • Unknown or other

    “I have been dealing with an unresolved recall issue on my Audi for over a year. Despite numerous attempts to contact Audi Atlanta, I have not received any meaningful assistance.”

    Filed 06/30/2025 · ODI 11670131

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2020 Audi e-tron recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi e-tron have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi e-tron. The most recent, 26V240000 (reported April 15, 2026), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Audi e-tron recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Audi e-tron?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (75%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Audi e-tron?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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