2021 Audi E-Tron Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 67%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Audi E-Tron, 67% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Audi dealership charged fee for a repair that they the,selves acknowledged is under a technical service bulletin and despite my having extended warranty that is supposed to cover such repairs. This is for the main media interface going blank repeatedly every ~5 minutes or so while driving. Audi charged me for a repair that is a known safetyissue and is covered under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11728247, filed 2026-03“The vehicle's central locking system does not properly communicate with the keyfob resulting in the doors not unlocking as intended. I have had my child in the car seat in the back and if i accidentantly touch the handle the wrong way the doors will lock and I am unable to use the unlock feature to get my kid out. This could be a serious safety issue if someone becomes trapped in the rear seat and the central locking system does not allow unlocking of the doors.”
NHTSA complaint #11702257, filed 2025-12“Had multiple instances as I approached intersection stops of the vehicle suddenly jerking and the drive train becoming disengaged. The car maintained electrical power and had working steering and braking as I coasted to a stop. This occurred 5 times over the course of 3 miles as I attempted to make my way home, and I would estimate that each occurrence happened at a speed under 10 mph. The car was near full battery charge level when this occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11447317, filed 2022-01“This issue occurred with my Audi a year after purchasing it and the vehicle had 19,282 miles on it at the time. I received an Electrical System Malfunction - Please contact service error message (in yellow) on my 2021 Audi etron vehicle display. The message was displayed for a few minutes as I was traveling home from work and then disappeared. The following day, I was on my commute into work on the highway, traveling 70 mph, and received an Electrical System Malfunction - Safety stop vehicle error message. …”
NHTSA complaint #11569181, filed 2024-02“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - While on highway the vehicle loosed all Power indicating Electrical Malfunction How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It happened on I-35 Freeway twice putting me in danger of 18 wheelers around me. I am afraid to be in the vehicle even if they return it to me. Based on records this issue has been present on the car since it rolled off manufacturing. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? …”
NHTSA complaint #11731663, filed 2026-04Related recalls
- 23V867000Dec 20, 2023Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage…Covers: Audi E-Tron 2019–2022
- 23V842000Dec 13, 2023Volkswagen 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…Covers: Audi E-Tron 2019–2024, Q5 2020–2024, RS E-Tron GT 2022–2024 +4 more
- 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON…Covers: Audi E-Tron 2021–2022, A6 Allroad 2021–2022, A8 2021–2022 +22 more
Related service bulletins
- 11035801Jul 16, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the HV battery charger control module cannot be started, or reports diagnostic address after being replaced.
- 11035810Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
- 11035811Jul 1, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are whirring noises from the rear of the vehicle.
- 11034655Jun 30, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an electric drive motor leak; P0AA600.
- 11034652Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.
- 11034648Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen.
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11034647Jun 22, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit.
- 11034646Jun 11, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the HV battery charger control module cannot be starter, or reports under the wrong diagnostic address after being replaced.
- 11034677Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides basic informaiton on damaged high-voltage batteries.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Audi E-Tron
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Audi E-Tron
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology