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89 model-year entries · 2005–2025

Audi electrical problems

1,007 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Audi vehicles for electrical issues. 7 active recall campaigns. See electrical across all makes →

Complaints
1,007
Recalls
7
Year-models
89
Avg fix
$850
19crashes
28fires
14injuries

In the European service world, Audi electrical-system failures land on our lifts with regularity. 1,007 complaints across 89 year-model entries (2005–2025) is consistent with what we move in parts orders. The pattern repeats across model years, which usually points to a shared component supplier rather than a single bad production batch. 28 fire reports on the federal record — not common in this category but documented and worth weight. Across the 121 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 59,701 miles. Independent-shop repair on this category runs around $850; dealer pricing tends to run thirty to forty percent higher on European brands. Read the specific complaints before assuming the worst — the category covers everything from a forty-dollar switch to a twenty-five-hundred-dollar module.

Worst-affected Audi model-years for electrical Top 25 by complaint volume

1
2020 Audi A4
89 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2
2019 Audi A6
64 complaints · ~$850 moderate
3
2018 Audi Q5
60 complaints · ~$850 moderate
4
2017 Audi Q7
50 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 severe
5
2020 Audi A5
41 complaints · ~$850 moderate
6
2021 Audi Q7
34 complaints · ~$850 severe
7
2007 Audi Q7
31 complaints · ~$850 moderate
8
2019 Audi Q8
30 complaints · ~$850 moderate
9
2019 Audi e-tron
29 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 severe
10
2005 Audi A4
24 complaints · ~$850 severe
11
2015 Audi A3
23 complaints · ~$850 moderate
12
2020 Audi A4 allroad
20 complaints · ~$850 moderate
13
2006 Audi A4
20 complaints · ~$850 moderate
14
2021 Audi Q5
18 complaints · ~$850 moderate
15
2019 Audi A7
18 complaints · ~$850 moderate
16
2021 Audi e-tron
17 complaints · ~$850 moderate
17
2020 Audi A6
15 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 moderate
18
2020 Audi Q3
15 complaints · ~$850 severe
19
2016 Audi A3
15 complaints · ~$850 severe
20
2020 Audi S4
14 complaints · ~$850 moderate
21
2020 Audi S5
14 complaints · ~$850 moderate
22
2018 Audi Q7
13 complaints · ~$850 severe
23
2021 Audi Q8
11 complaints · ~$850 moderate
24
2025 Audi Q5
10 complaints · ~$850 moderate
25
2019 Audi Q5
10 complaints · ~$850 moderate

Active recalls — Audi electrical 12 on file

severe NHTSA 25V201000 March 31, 2025 2021 Audi A6

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.
severe NHTSA 24V726000 September 30, 2024 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge. For vehicles where on-line data is available (Audi recall number 931A), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. Where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at an authorized Audi dealer, free of charge. For vehicles where online-data is not available (Audi recall number 931B), as an interim measure, dealers will perform diagnostic procedures and, if necessary, replace battery module assemblies, free of charge. Owners of these vehicles will also be advised to only charge their vehicle up to 80% charging capacity, and the inspection may have to be repeated before the software becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi recall number 931A on July 24, 2025, and 931B was mailed on July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 931A and 931B. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 24V-229, and 24V-228. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
severe NHTSA 24V898000 November 27, 2024 2023 Audi Q5

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.
severe NHTSA 24V228000 March 22, 2024 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VN.
severe NHTSA 24V229000 March 22, 2024 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VM.
severe NHTSA 22V861000 November 21, 2022 2022 Audi A6

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
severe NHTSA 23V867000 December 20, 2023 2022 Audi e-tron

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.
severe NHTSA 20V153000 March 19, 2020 2020 Audi A6

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.
severe NHTSA 22V155000 March 14, 2022 2022 Audi A6

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
severe NHTSA 23V842000 December 13, 2023 2024 Audi Q5

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.
severe NHTSA 25V080000 February 12, 2025 2024 Audi Q5

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.
severe NHTSA 19V434000 June 10, 2019 2019 Audi e-tron

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.

Common questions

How many Audi electrical complaints are on file with NHTSA?

1,007 complaints across 89 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 7 active recall campaigns cover electrical issues across the Audi lineup.

Which Audi model has the most electrical complaints?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads with 89 complaints in this category. Next: 2019 A6 (64) and 2018 Q5 (60).

What does it cost to fix Audi electrical problems?

Independent shops average $850 for electrical repairs across the Audi lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Audi electrical recalls?

Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover electrical on Audi vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Editorial commentary written by Frank DeSantis, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin and not affiliated with Audi. Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record. Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.
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