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2021 Audi e-tron Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 e-tron Quattro.

Engine Electric

The 2021 Audi e‑tron Quattro Electric is built on Audi’s dedicated EV platform and is powered solely by an electric drivetrain. While its architecture delivers the expected zero‑emission performance, the model recorded 35 owner complaints during its first year, with the electrical system identified as the most frequent issue and ten recalls issued to address those concerns. Positioned in the middle of the e‑tron’s production run, this model year reflects a reliability pattern that is modestly better than earlier iterations but still signals that electrical robustness remains a focal point for future improvements.

Model year20232022202120202019

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage. battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage.OEM · verified
Tire size255/50R20/XL 109HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4KL998002 alt 4KL998002A
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase115.4 in
Curb weight5490 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.73-1.79 lbs
Oil Capacity7.14-7.74 oz

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2021 Audi e-tron Quattro lead in one area — the electrical system, 8 of 35 reports (23%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 9 recall campaigns target the electrical system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1194
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
35
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 35 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System8
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other6
Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System,Engine2
Service Brakes2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Power Train2
Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V606000Seat Belts:Rear/Other:RetractorReported 05/08/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback… Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact…

21V707000Service Brakes, HydraulicReported 13/09/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic… Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1194 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2073858_122026-06-30Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there is an electric drive motor leak; P0AA600.
TSB_2079747_22026-06-30StructureThis bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door…
TSB_2076404_82026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2079226_52026-06-24StructureThis bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking.

VIN tools

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Build data
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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group R batteryBattery 000915089BCFront wiper blades 4KL998002Cabin air filter 4M0819439C

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsMaintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 2021 e-tron Quattro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.