Air suspension (compressor, air springs)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight
Fix: Replace the leaking air spring; a worn compressor usually follows a leak
€600–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Audi e-tron GT
2021–now
1
engines covered
7
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Audi e-tron GT has been built since 2021.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Air suspension (compressor, air springs): it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €600–2,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT) | Electric | None (EV) | — |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT)
High-voltage battery recall (2020–2024)
at any mileage · High risk
model years 2020–2024 only
Signs: Recall letter; until the check the charge may be limited to 80 %
Fix: Ask a dealer to check by VIN that the recall is done: a software update and, on some cars, new battery modules
free / recall
Charge port door or latch sticking
usually 20,000–120,000 km · Wear part
Signs: The door will not open or close, worse in frost
Fix: Clean and lubricate the mechanism; replace the latch or motor if it has failed
€100–800
Low-voltage battery
usually 120,000–240,000 km · Wear part
Signs: LV battery alert
Fix: Replace
€100–300
Brake calipers seizing (low use)
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Uneven pad wear; regen means brakes rarely used
Fix: Service calipers yearly
€100–400
On-board charger (AC) faults
usually 60,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Charging impossible' on AC
Fix: Repair / replace the charger
€500–2,500
HV battery capacity loss
usually 150,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Range ~10–15% below new
Fix: Normal ageing; covered 8 yr / 160,000+ km
free / recall
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre rotationWheels | every 10,000 km | €20–45 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Drive unit oil checkTransmission | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Brake pads (regen-assisted)Brakes | usually at 80,000–160,000 km | €60–150 |
| Tyres (set of 4, EV-rated)Wheels | usually at 30,000–50,000 km | €450–900 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 9,000, of which 15 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT)350 kW (476 hp) · Electric | 60.9 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT)140 kW (190 hp) · Electric | 25.0 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT)320 kW (435 hp) · Electric | 5.7 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT)175 kW (238 hp) · Electric | 3.6 % | 2022–2024 | — | — |
| Electric (Porsche Taycan / Audi e-tron GT)Electric | 3.5 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Audi e-tron GT?
The faults with the highest risk: air suspension (compressor, air springs) (100,000–200,000 km, €600–2,500); on-board charger (AC) faults (60,000–180,000 km, €500–2,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Audi e-tron GT?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight; 'Charging impossible' on AC. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Other Audi models
Audi Q4 e-tron 2021–Audi RS 3 (8Y) 2021–Audi A3 (8Y) 2020–Audi A1 (GB) 2018–Audi A5 (B10) 2024–Audi A6 (C8) 2018–Audi A7 (4K) 2018–Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron 2018–Audi Q3 (F3) 2018–Audi Q6 e-tron 2024–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026