2019 Audi e-tron — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $22,000–$32,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.
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The most comfortable and best-built electric SUV of its generation, and the least efficient. It cost $75,000 and depreciated by two thirds. If you value quiet, solidity, and interior quality more than range, this is a remarkable amount of car for the money.
Known Issues for the 2019 Audi e-tron
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Audi recalled early e-trons over a wiring seal that could allow moisture into the battery, creating a fire risk. Confirm the recall is closed on the VIN.
Repair cost range: $0 recall
Roughly 204 miles EPA and often less in cold weather, from a 95 kWh pack — among the worst efficiency figures of any modern EV. Plan charging accordingly.
Repair cost range: n/a
Standard adaptive air suspension on a heavy vehicle. Struts and compressor fail with age.
Repair cost range: $2,000-$5,000
MMI failures and module communication errors requiring dealer diagnosis.
Repair cost range: $700-$2,500
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Battery recall showing open
- ✗Vehicle sitting unevenly
- ✗Warning messages at startup
- ✗A buyer expecting Tesla-like range
Good Signs
- ✓All recalls completed
- ✓Remaining eight-year battery warranty documented
- ✓Full Audi dealer service history
- ✓Air suspension components already replaced
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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