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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2021 Audi E-Tron Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
12,780miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Audi E-Tron, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,780 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2021 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and came to a complete stop. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was able to restart after 10-15 attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 12,780.”

NHTSA complaint #11541700, filed 2023-08, 12,780 miles

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023117%
2022310%
202113%
201968%

Other parts of the 2021 Audi E-Tron

Electrical system
24 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle 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.

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