2023 Audi e-tron Reliability Report

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

Good

Ranks 1st of 4 e-tron years we score.

Owner complaints: 6
Per 10,000 cars: 15.4; 3,891 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.71×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 6; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 3
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

← 2022 e-tron

Should You Buy the 2023 Audi e-tron?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2023 Audi e-tron is 75 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 1st of the 4 e-tron years we score.

The most reported problem is automatic emergency braking, mostly the system not working when needed (2 of 6 complaints). Owners also complain about unintended acceleration. 6 of the 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 3 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 2022 scores 71.

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 75
Fewer problems than the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

Automatic emergency braking: the system not working when needed2 complaints
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)2 complaints

How the 2023 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	0.94×	−12
Everyday problems	0.18×	−1
Problems in the last two years	0.84×	−8
Recalls	0.56×	−4
Score		75

What Owners Report

We read all 6 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 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 6.

Automatic emergency braking: the system not working when needed
2 complaints (33%)
The system not working when needed and hard braking with nothing ahead.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (33%)
Sudden acceleration. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.

Reported Once (6)

Show the 6 problems reported once

ABS: loss of braking
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
Control module (unspecified) failure
Phone and navigation: warning lights
Stall (cause not stated)
Transmission failure

How the 2023 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 This year	Good	75	0.71×	15.4	3	Automatic emergency braking: the system not working when needed
2022	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

2023 Audi e-tron Recalls

Three recalls cover the 2023 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.
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.

2023 Audi e-tron Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has one warranty extension for the 2023 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)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2023 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 2023 e-tron, from its three 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
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA 23V842000

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

Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.

Ask the Seller

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

Automatic emergency braking
Unintended acceleration
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.