Audi e-tron
5 model years from 2019 to 2023, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2019–2023
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 226 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2021)
- Recalls
- 13 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2019 (84)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 3,741 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2023 e-tron in brief
The 2023 Audi e-tron is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,721 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 226 miles and takes about 10 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Audi e-tron has 5 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2023.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (78), unknown or other (33), engine (23).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (10); all years together count 13 campaigns and 158 owner complaints.
How the 2019 e-tron compares
The 2019 Audi e-tron is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,490 lb.
About the Audi e-tron
The Audi e-tron is a series of electric and hybrid cars shown by Audi from 2009 onwards. In 2012 Audi unveiled a plug-in hybrid version, the A3 Sportback e-tron, released to retail customers in Europe in August 2014, and slated for the U.S. in 2015. A decade after the unveiling of the first e-tron concept at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany, Audi's first fully electric e-tron SUV went into production in 2019.
From the Wikipedia article "Audi e-tron", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 e-tron
6 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 2 crash reports
Year to avoid2021 e-tron
36 owner complaints · 10 recalls · 1 fire report
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
e-tron changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
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Alternatives to the 2023 e-tron
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 330 mi | Not rated | 17 |
| 2023 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2023 BMW X5 | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2023 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2023 BMW X3 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2023 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →