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2020 Audi E Tron

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2020 Audi E Tron

4 recalls
1 complaint
27 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
1
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V569000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 23V842000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 23V867000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V900000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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."

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.

Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2020 Audi E Tron, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$1,944
Tailpipe CO₂
329 g/mi

How this compares

The EPA holds too few vehicles in this class and model year to rank the 2020 Audi E Tron against its peers.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 329 grams per mile — about 4.9 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

1 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL1

Normal Range

1 consumer complaint filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)1

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2020 Audi E Tron, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 25V900000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V867000

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

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V842000

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

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  6. Recall

    Recall 21V569000

    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.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V900000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V867000

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

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V842000

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

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds