2022 Audi e-tron Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Good

Ranks 4th of 4 e-tron years we score.

Owner complaints: 45; 3 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 36.9; 11,378 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.74×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 19; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 6
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2022 Audi e-tron?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Audi e-tron is 71 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 4th of the 4 e-tron years we score.

The most reported problem is the brakes, mostly vibration or shudder (8 of 45 complaints). Owners also complain about EV charging and the hybrid or high-voltage battery. 19 of the 45 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 6 recalls. Audi also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the driver assistance systems. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2021 scores 75 and the 2023 scores 75.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-24-04 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 71
Fewer problems than the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

More complaints than average about major systems in the last two years
Brakes: vibration or shudder8 complaints
EV charging: overheating7 complaints
Hybrid battery: fault code7 complaints

How the 2022 e-tron Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.69×	−9
Everyday problems	0.84×	−4
Problems in the last two years	1.6×	−11
Recalls	0.72×	−5
Score		71

What Owners Report

We read all 45 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi e-tron, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 45.

Brakes: vibration or shudder
8 complaints (18%)
Vibration or shudder, loss of braking and sticking or stiffness. 2 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking.
EV charging: overheating
7 complaints (16%)
Overheating, not releasing and a failure.
Hybrid battery: fault code
7 complaints (16%)
A stored fault code, a failure that needed a new part and draining the battery. 3 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Fuel economy: reduced range
4 complaints (9%)
Reduced range.
Screen and audio: stopped working
4 complaints (9%)
A feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
4 complaints (9%)
A loss of power. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Regenerative braking: stopped working
4 complaints (9%)
A feature that stopped working and a failure.
Stall (cause not stated)
3 complaints (7%)
Stalling. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
AWD or rear differential: warning lights
2 complaints (4%)
Warning lights.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2 complaints (4%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. Both describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Electric drive motor or inverter failure
2 complaints (4%)
A failure that needed a new part and vibration or shudder.
Driver-assist camera and radar: warning lights
2 complaints (4%)
Warning lights and the system acting on its own.
Phone and navigation: wrong readings
2 complaints (4%)
Wrong readings.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
A loss of power and problems that come and go. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Door lock actuators: stopped working
2 complaints (4%)
A feature that stopped working.

Reported Once (15)

Show the 15 problems reported once

Brake power assist: loss of braking
Cooling system: a leak
Several warning lights at once
Door latches: not closing or latching
Exterior lights: reverse lights too dim
Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
Key fob: stopped working
Anti-theft alarm: the system acting on its own
Rearview camera: works on and off
Car not starting (cause not stated)
Tire pressure monitoring: wrong readings
Shifter or park: not releasing
Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
Wiring, fuses or body control module: damage

How the 2022 Audi e-tron Compares With Other Years

The other e-tron years of the 1st generation, 2019 to 2023, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2023	Good	75	0.71×	15.4	3	Automatic emergency braking: the system not working when needed
2022 This year	Good	71	0.74×	36.9	6	Brakes: vibration or shudder
2021	Good	75	0.67×	41.1	10	Electric drive motor or inverter failure
2020	Not scored	–	–	50.4	5	Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
2019	Good	72	0.75×	66.2	5	Hybrid battery failure

See every e-tron year

2022 Audi e-tron Recalls

Six recalls cover the 2022 Audi e-tron. The most recent was issued in April 2026: “Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster
Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 26V240000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 15, 2026. By the second quarter of 2026, 44% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 25V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 19, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 58% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
High-Voltage Battery Modules May Overheat
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 23V867000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 20, 2023. By the second quarter of 2026, 63% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 23V842000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 13, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V806000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 26, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V825000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 20, 2021. By the third quarter of 2023, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Audi e-tron Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has one warranty extension for the 2022 Audi e-tron, separate from its recalls. It is for a problem with the driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

2022 Audi e-tron NHTSA Investigations

NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2022 Audi e-tron. It has closed.

Pedestrian alert sounds on hybrid and electric vehicles
Closed
A petition asked NHTSA to apply its pedestrian alert sound standard to all electric and hybrid vehicles. NHTSA opened a defect petition in January 2023. NHTSA's file lists Audi hybrid and electric models from 2013 to 2022, including the e-tron, A3 e-tron, Q5, A7 and A8. The petitioner withdrew in June 2023. NHTSA closed the case without a finding.
NHTSA DP22005 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 27, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 e-tron ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD and Sportback SUV AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash4/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover5/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 e-tron, from its six recalls, an Audi warranty extension that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Brake Pedal May Detach from Brake Booster NHTSA 26V240000
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
High-Voltage Battery Modules May Overheat NHTSA 23V867000
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA 23V842000
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 22V806000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 6 recalls and which are still open.

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.
Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Brakes
EV charging
Hybrid or high-voltage battery
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All e-tron Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.