2019 Audi E-Tron Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Audi E-Tron, 6% of the 77 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Going about 50-55mph on dark road I have driven on for last six months in all conditions. Last night was normal dry conditions. I had cruise control and audi presense set to early detection. Suddenly the brakes engaged hard for a split second and then stopped. While this happened the cockpit display said Audi pre sense with a red circle icon below. After this the vehicle continued to drive without further incident. This is a common problem in various Audi models that would present various dangers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11590754, filed 2024-05“Purchased on September 13 2023 told my salesman anos that the vehicle needs brakes it seems he said oh no we inspect all our vehicles so me not being a mechanic I believe him well that was a lie September 15 2023 car indicates brake pads low see dealership now it’s only been two days since I made this 60000$ purchase from Schaumburg ford so they say bring it in so we can check this is Friday I purchased that Wednesday they inspected it and it needs brakes and rotors this is a electric car I could have hurt my self or others not having adequate brakes this car is not drivable due to it needs…”
NHTSA complaint #11548927, filed 2023-10“Complete brake loss. Complete system failure. Driving on county road, braking light alerts came on indicating brake malfunction. Went to brake, no breaking engagement, alert messages on most electrical components including braking, suspension, drivetrain went off. Most every light on the dash sent alarms. Car would not stop with brakes, nor use of electric gear paddles. Pulled off to shoulder and coasted down the road until stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #11505580, filed 2023-02“The vehicle has a squeaky noise on the break no matter what condition the noise is very loud. Dealer said to break hard from 0-60 mph to clean pads and issue has not been addressed. It’s getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11473059, filed 2022-07Related recalls
- 24V621000Aug 19, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback vehicles. The fastener that connects…Covers: Audi E-Tron 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11025369Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11025342Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
- 11025333Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11025330Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- 11025336Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Audi E-Tron
34 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Audi E-Tron
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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