2022 Audi E-Tron Sportback Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 Audi E-Tron Sportback has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 375,747 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 26V240000 2026-04-15 18,853 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during…

Consequence

Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle…

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V900000 2025-12-19 356,894 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…

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 searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23,…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
SERVICE BRAKES
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
POWER TRAIN
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ENGINE
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints25

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Running 4430 mmi/mib3 software (that was release almost 2 years ago) and now have stereo eq settings that reset on their own, personalized favorites that delete on their own, and other personalization settings that reset on their own. Happens every 6-24 hours if settings are adjusted. Audi knows…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-06-07

“I own a 2022 audi e-tron sportback that experienced multiple serious issues involving the high-voltage battery system. During service at audi south atlanta, the dealership documented diagnostic trouble code p29ff00 – hybrid/ev battery thermal runaway detected. This code is related to battery…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-05

“I own a 2022 audi e-tron sportback that experienced multiple serious issues involving the high-voltage battery system. During service at audi south atlanta, the dealership documented diagnostic trouble code p29ff00 – hybrid/ev battery thermal runaway detected. This code is related to battery…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-03-05

“I own a 2022 audi e-tron sportback that experienced multiple serious issues involving the high-voltage battery system. During service at audi south atlanta, the dealership documented diagnostic trouble code p29ff00 – hybrid/ev battery thermal runaway detected. This code is related to battery…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-03-05

“After dealership service and recall-related calibration work, my vehicle developed multiple safety-related issues that did not exist prior to service. The dealership documented a diagnostic trouble code for “hybrid/ev battery thermal runaway detectedâ€� (p29ff00), a critical high-voltage battery…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-03

“After dealership service and recall-related calibration work, my vehicle developed multiple safety-related issues that did not exist prior to service. The dealership documented a diagnostic trouble code for “hybrid/ev battery thermal runaway detectedâ€� (p29ff00), a critical high-voltage battery…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-03

“After dealership service and recall-related calibration work, my vehicle developed multiple safety-related issues that did not exist prior to service. The dealership documented a diagnostic trouble code for “hybrid/ev battery thermal runaway detectedâ€� (p29ff00), a critical high-voltage battery…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-02-03

“Component/system: service brakes, hydraulic / brake pedal assembly / steering linkage description of defect: a progressive mechanical noise and physical sensation occurs during driving transitions involving the brake, accelerator, and steering column. After the brake pedal is fully released and…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-01-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Audi E-Tron Sportback as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.