2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK
The 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK, potentially affecting up to 356,894 vehicles.
Recall 25V900000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 356,894 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Car was serviced for recall work and returned next day with con box failure which controls SOS feature on car. The Con box failures can be caused from battery voltage events and software resets . The car had approximately 38k miles on it at the time of service . The dealer and Audi would not accept any responsibility for the failure of the con box. This feature also controls the phone app and last connected the next day after the service . I tried to contact Audi for a goodwill service request and they denied it. THe SOS is afederal mandated system that no longer works now and cost of repair is $2000 .
I have been dealing with an unresolved recall issue on my Audi for over a year. Despite numerous attempts to contact Audi Atlanta, I have not received any meaningful assistance. Each time I call, I’m told that a solution has not yet been provided for the recall. Additionally, my vehicle has experienced multiple issues, including overheating. Audi Atlanta has been unable to diagnose or resolve the problem, even after keeping the car for several days on multiple occasions. Most recently, water has begun leaking into the interior, and this issue also remains unfixed. I have tried repeatedly to reach out to Audi Atlanta, but my calls are now being ignored. This ongoing lack of support is extremely frustrating. My vehicle is rapidly depreciating, and I’m unable to sell it due to the unresolved recall. I feel completely abandoned by the dealership and Audi as a brand. I am requesting immediate assistance in resolving these issues.
Audi etron sportback lost power while driving on a busy roadway at 60mph. Car lost about 10-15 mph speed within seconds due to the vehicle weight. By the time the "drive system malfunction" and "electical system malfunction " warning lights came on I realized I could not accelerate, and and coasted to a stop on the shoulder over maybe 15 20 seconds.Was able to break and steer. After several restarts, drove some again, but same warning came on unable to drive requiring tow. 7 weeks at this point at Audi dealer service, no fix or diagnosis. The issue has been redemonstrated at dealership. Told it was "fixed", picked up car, and 4 miles from dealer car shut down again /lost power at 45mph on a major road, and back to dealership. Apparently many similar reports of loss of power randomly with this error. Very luck to not have had a crash, injury, or loss of life either time. Obviously an issue to not be able to accelerate and randomly lose power and this if not already will lead to deaths especially at high rates of speed, congested roads, up hills or mountains, train tracks, when passing or merging, etc. No error code, so possibly other crashes were a result of this and no one would know, as multiple vehicles with same issue and random mileage reported on audi forums and nhtsa reports. Mine is at 35000 miles, no previous issues. Still under warranty. Audi TAC case supposedly created for audi engineers.
Audi etron sportback lost power while driving on a busy roadway at 60mph. Car lost about 10-15 mph speed within seconds due to the vehicle weight. By the time the "drive system malfunction" and "electical system malfunction " warning lights came on I realized I could not accelerate, and and coasted to a stop on the shoulder over maybe 15 20 seconds.Was able to break and steer. After several restarts, drove some again, but same warning came on unable to drive requiring tow. 7 weeks at this point at Audi dealer service, no fix or diagnosis. The issue has been redemonstrated at dealership. Told it was "fixed", picked up car, and 4 miles from dealer car shut down again /lost power at 45mph on a major road, and back to dealership. Apparently many similar reports of loss of power randomly with this error. Very luck to not have had a crash, injury, or loss of life either time. Obviously an issue to not be able to accelerate and randomly lose power and this if not already will lead to deaths especially at high rates of speed, congested roads, up hills or mountains, train tracks, when passing or merging, etc. No error code, so possibly other crashes were a result of this and no one would know, as multiple vehicles with same issue and random mileage reported on audi forums and nhtsa reports. Mine is at 35000 miles, no previous issues. Still under warranty. Audi TAC case supposedly created for audi engineers.
Safety Rating for the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK
The 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2079226_2 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin provides information when the panoramic sunroof is leaking.
TSB_2070110_6 — ENGINE
This TSB provides information when the EPC Light is on: Fuel level sender DTC entry B10581B, B103E1B Resistance too high.
TSB_2077773_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS database when customers report that their vehicle cannot be charged at certain charging stations.
TSB_2071343_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the charging door does not open when the button is pressed; DTCs B1A8FF0, B1A89F0, B1A8AF3, B1A88F3.
A9324222073858_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when there is an electric drive motor leak; PAA600.
A4424082074846_2 — STEERING
This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
A9324112074898_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when there are whirring noises from the rear of the vehicle.
A9324892074706_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when there are multiple push notifications on the mobile phone stating that the charging target that has been reached.
Bulletin 93N6 REV2 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Updated warranty parameters
A9324502063108_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This bulletin provides information when after DC Charging, the 12V battery is empty and/or when there are charging problems charging at some stations.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK
- 2020 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK (current)
- 2021 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK — 2 complaints
- 2022 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK — 13 complaints
- 2023 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK — 0 complaints
- 2024 AUDI E-TRON SPORTBACK — 0 complaints