2019 Audi E-Tron engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Audi E-Tron — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent experience with the service department at Audi of Cherry Hill concerning my Audi e-tron. My vehicle remained at your dealership for approximately four weeks, during which time no repairs or meaningful progress were made. Instead, I was…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
“Vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of propulsion while driving due to an internal failure of the rear electric motor. The dealer diagnosed it as 'coolant intrusion' into the motor unit. This is a known manufacturing defect in the 2019 e-tron (TSB 2073858/2) where internal seals fail…”
filed Mar 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
TSB_2074640_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Engine problems in other E-Tron years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 E-Tron | 5 | 17% |
| 2021 E-Tron | 7 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Audi E-Tron
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.