Model year guide

2022 Audi E-Tron

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Audi E-Tron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 390 on record.

2022 Audi E-Tron — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 Audi E-Tron at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined63–82 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Audi E-Tron recalls 5

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V900000 · manufacturer #90TV · 19/12/2025

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."

Fix: 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov …

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software NHTSA Campaign #23V867000 · manufacturer #93U9/93V2 · 20/12/2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.

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 …

Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard NHTSA Campaign #23V842000 · manufacturer #93U6/93U8 · 13/12/2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact c…

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 …

Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit NHTSA Campaign #22V806000 · manufacturer #91Ei · 26/10/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperat…

Fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #21V825000 · manufacturer #91CR · 20/10/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto…

Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 Audi E-Tron efficiency & running costs

Combined63–82 MPGe
City72 MPGe
Highway74 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$1,050
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1) or Automatic (A2)
Electric range181–238 mi
Charge time (240V)10 hours
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 7 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Audi E-Tron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$5,250
Energy only$5,250
Per mile$0.07

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
192.9–196.5 in
Width
76.4–77.2 in
Height
55.5–64.2 in
Wheelbase
114.2–115.4 in
Curb weight
5,181–6,019 lb
Front track
65.4–66.5 in
Rear track
65.0–66.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2022 Audi E-Tron — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi E-Tron. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase…

Transport Canada #2025713 · Dec 2025

High Voltage

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with high-voltage battery module(s) could cause the high-voltage battery to overheat. Safety Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by mail. As an interim repair, a dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules. Once the final repair is available…

Transport Canada #2023686 · Dec 2023

Accessories

Issue: Under certain conditions, the plug for the 220 V compact vehicle charging cable could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the cable could overheat while charging. Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by…

Transport Canada #2023659 · Dec 2023

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the infotainment main unit in the center console could fail. If this happens, the display screen will not turn on when you start the vehicle and the rearview camera image will not appear when backing up. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that…

Transport Canada #2022611 · Oct 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

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 Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2022 Audi E-Tron vehicles on record

Other Audi E-Tron model years

2022 Audi E-Tron — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Audi E-Tron have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi E-Tron. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Audi E-Tron get?

The 2022 Audi E-Tron has U.S. EPA estimates of 63–82 MPGe combined, depending on engine and trim (7 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.