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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

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 2026-03

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023117%
2022310%
2021925%
2019912%

Other parts of the 2022 Audi E-Tron

Electrical system
17 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Vehicle 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology