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The 2023 Audi e-tron is associated with 5 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 1 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 63 to 103 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 181–265 miles across 11 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 5 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (1 / 20%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 63 MPGe across 11 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Audi e-tron?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Q4 e-tron 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 112 MPGe 94 MPGe 103 MPGe 265 mi $750 / yr
Q4 e-tron Sportback 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 100 MPGe 89 MPGe 95 MPGe 242 mi $800 / yr
Q4 e-tron quattro 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 97 MPGe 87 MPGe 93 MPGe 236 mi $800 / yr
e-tron GT 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A2) 81 MPGe 83 MPGe 82 MPGe 238 mi $950 / yr
RS e-tron GT 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A2) 79 MPGe 82 MPGe 81 MPGe 232 mi $950 / yr
e-tron quattro 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A2) 78 MPGe 79 MPGe 79 MPGe 226 mi $950 / yr
e-tron Sportback quattro 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A2) 77 MPGe 80 MPGe 78 MPGe 225 mi $950 / yr
e-tron S Sportback (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 73 MPGe 78 MPGe 75 MPGe 212 mi $1,000 / yr
e-tron S (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 72 MPGe 75 MPGe 73 MPGe 208 mi $1,050 / yr
e-tron S Sportback (21/22 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 64 MPGe 66 MPGe 65 MPGe 185 mi $1,150 / yr
e-tron S (21/22 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 62 MPGe 64 MPGe 63 MPGe 181 mi $1,200 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 Audi e-tron provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 265 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Audi e-tron?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2023 Audi e-tron.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Audi e-tron models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Audi e-tron?

Summary of 5 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
5
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 1 complaint
Powertrain 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Audi e-tron problems & component breakdown (5 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Audi e-tron?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V240000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #25V900000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA Campaign #23V842000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
View all 2023 Audi e-tron recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Audi e-tron

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Audi e-tron

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Audi e-tron have?

The 2023 Audi e-tron is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 3 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Audi e-tron?

NHTSA records list 5 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Audi e-tron. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 1 filings (20% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2023 Audi e-tron?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2023 Audi e-tron in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What is the electric driving range of the 2023 Audi e-tron?

The all-electric 2023 Audi e-tron is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 181 to 265 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 103 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.