Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2019 Audi e-tron pre-purchase inspection checklist

What to check before you buy, built from NHTSA recall data, owner-reported failures, and mechanic intel. Print it or bring it to your mechanic.

Pre-purchase inspection · 2019 Audi e-tron
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2019 Audi e-tron
Standard / Prestige / S (1st gen GE, 2019–present)
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The e-tron is Audi's first mass-market EV — comfortable, premium, and practical. Early production had a water ingress recall affecting the battery cooling system. The 95 kWh battery delivers good range. Air suspension compressor failure (Audi standard pattern) is the main mechanical concern. Audi dealer service is essential and expensive. Confirm all recalls closed and check HV battery SoH carefully.

Items to check
10
Open recalls
3
NHTSA complaints
220
Top concern
Battery / Air Suspension / Recalls

Recalls — Check First

Battery moisture/fire recall (19V-434)

Critical — Verify Closed
Audi recalled 2019 e-tron units for moisture/water ingress into the high-voltage battery that could cause a fire.
Run VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 19V-434 must be confirmed closed before purchase.
Est. cost: Free dealer repair Source: NHTSA recall 19V-434

HV Battery

Battery SoH check

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e-tron batteries degrade at a moderate rate. Check displayed range vs EPA at 100%.
Compare displayed range at 100% vs rated range. Request Audi battery health report.
Est. cost: Free Audi battery check Source: Audi e-tron battery standard

Air Suspension

Air ride compressor failure

High Risk at 50k+
Standard Audi air suspension compressor failure pattern.
Overnight level test. Any corner sag = compressor failing.
Est. cost: $1,500–$2,800 Source: Audi air suspension pattern

Maintenance Cost

Audi EV service requirements

High Risk without records
EV reduces maintenance but Audi dealer service for suspension and software is still expensive.
Request all Audi dealer records. Verify CPO coverage.
Est. cost: $600–$1,500 per service interval Source: AutoVetting editorial

NHTSA Recalls (verify completion via VIN)

19V-434
Severity: Critical
Moisture/water ingress into HV battery — fire risk on 2019 e-tron. Remedy: Free dealer battery remedy.
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