Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (34.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 2551 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 70 · 34.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V947000 |
| Engine | 31 · 15.4% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 24 · 11.9% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 22 · 10.9% | Recalled | Recall 18V369000 · Recall 19V277000 |
| Structure:body | 15 · 7.5% | Recalled | Recall 19V737000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 · 6.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 201 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V369000 · 2018 · reported 06/01/2018
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V416000 · 2019 · reported 06/05/2019
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V737000 · 2019 · reported 10/16/2019
The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V277000 · 2019 · reported 04/08/2019
A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V955000 · 2016 · reported 12/29/2016
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V947000 · 2021 · reported 12/08/2021
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“Suddenly car entry stopped working. Warning messages on display about start/stop, engine starting malfunction, every single light. I found the driver rear side full of…”NHTSA complaint 11552232 — filed 10/27/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Comfort Control Module (J393) is malfunctioning due to water getting into the wiring components and surrounding areas. The rear lighting stops working all together; No…”NHTSA complaint 11546356 — filed 09/25/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Start/ Stop system malfunction shown on dash board. Took vehicle to Lynbrook Audi New York on 9/20/23. Water penetration causing multiple damage to electrical systems…”NHTSA complaint 11546309 — filed 09/25/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 70 of 201 NHTSA complaints (34.8%), followed by unspecified/other issues (44), engine (31), suspension (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
201 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V369000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
