2022 Audi E-Tron Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Audi E-Tron, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year.
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.
“First time in November the sign came on that there was an electrical system failure. We took the car to the shop, in Audi Raleigh and they said that they fixed the issue. Although, we had to wait for an available appointment for over a month. This time, after 3 months, the same sign came on, electrical system failure, plus all wheel drive faiture. While driving to the dealership the car stopped abbraptlly on the highway and we had to call a tow truck. This was scary because the car stopped and just would not move,. …”
NHTSA complaint #11586928, filed 2024-05“I was driving on the interstate freeway in normal conditions when my 2022 Audi E-tron suddenly showed a message Electrical system malfunction! and lost all power to the motors. Thankfully I was in the rightmost lane already and I was able to steer and coast over to the shoulder even while pressing the gas pedal had no effect. If I had been in another lane it could have led to a major accident if my car stalled in the middle of a busy freeway. I had the vehicle towed to the local Audi dealer service center, but so far they have not been able to diagnose the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11644045, filed 2025-02“My drive motors keep failing (so far 3 times) and my emergency braking abruptly stops my vehicle when no true danger is present and I’m in complete control of my vehicle. Currently my vehicle has a constant shuddering while braking which doesn’t feel safe because it’s not braking properly. Audi regional and the dealership refuses to take ownership of the issue. Dealer has confirmed issue and replaced drive motors three times. Each time my braking system has gotten worse. The part was replaced each time under warranty but Audi has not confirmed that a fix has been found and corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728417, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11033475May 6, 2026The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the…
- 11027358Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Audi E-Tron
17 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Audi E-Tron
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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