2020 Audi e-tron Reliability ReportC+ grade · moderate risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2020 Audi e-tron
- The system most likely to surface first: high voltage battery & charging system (moderate severity).
- Has 4 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the service brakes, hydraulic.
- Scores 9 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2022 Audi e-tron earns a 88.
Is the 2020 Audi e-tron Worth Buying?
The 2020 Audi e-tron represents a sophisticated entry into the luxury EV segment, offering impressive build quality and a refined driving experience. While the core EV powertrain is robust, its complex systems, particularly the air suspension and advanced electronics, introduce moderate long-term ownership risks and potentially expensive repairs for the discerning buyer.
Biggest Strengths
- Excellent build quality and interior luxury
- Robust electric motors and drivetrain
- Sophisticated AWD and driving dynamics
What Tends to Fail First on the 2020 Audi e-tron
The systems that break first on the 2020 Audi e-tron. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2020 Audi e-tron Recall History
4 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
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.
What breaks on the 2020 Audi e-tron?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Other Audi e-tron Years to Consider
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