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  • On the driver’s side dashboard near the windshield
  • Inside the driver’s side door near the latch
  • On the owners insurance card or other docs
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Why Choose EpicVIN’s Audi e-tron VIN Decoder?

  • Audi's first mass-market all-electric SUV (2019-2025): Built at the Audi Brussels plant in Belgium, the e-tron launched in 2019 with a 95 kWh battery and dual electric motors producing up to 402 hp. The Sportback coupe variant followed in 2020. In late 2022, Audi renamed the facelifted model the Q8 e-tron with a larger 114 kWh battery option, extending EPA range to 285 miles. Over 150,000 e-trons were delivered worldwide in its first three years. Use our vin lookup free to decode battery size, motor configuration, and factory charging equipment from the VIN.
  • Accuracy > 99%: Check-digit validation and cross-checks with official NMVTIS and NHTSA sources; open manufacturer recalls available.
  • Equipment & safety: Factory options and key safety systems, including active/closed recalls.
  • One-click facts & risks: Salvage/flood, theft, odometer jumps, owner count, and commercial use. Need brand-wide decoding? Use the Audi Vin Decoder.

What You’ll Get in a Audi e-tron VIN Report

  • Make/model/series
  • Body/cab type
  • Type of engine and (when available) transmission
  • Year
  • Assembly factory (11th position)
  • Basic options/safety systems (if encoded)
  • Recalls
  • Odometer detailed information: Shows the last known mileage data
  • Accidents
  • Number of owners
  • Sales statistics: Shows vital historical listings of the vehicle’s sales from auctions and dealers
  • Photos: In a free online report, you can see the latest up-to-date photo; in a full report, you can find a large number of photos of each vehicle

Always identify open recalls by VIN; dealer recall repairs are performed at no cost. It’s useful to compare safety ratings for a specific vehicle.

Audi e-tron – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
Gen 1 e-tron 55/50 (GE) 2019-2022 Volkswagen Group MLB Evo (adapted for BEV) 5-door SUV, 5-door coupe SUV (Sportback) First Audi BEV; dual motors with standard quattro AWD; 95 kWh battery (e-tron 55, 222 mi EPA) or 71 kWh (e-tron 50, 186 mi EPA); 150 kW DC fast charging; Sportback coupe body added 2020; virtual exterior mirrors optional in Europe
Gen 1 Q8 e-tron / SQ8 e-tron (GE Facelift) 2023-2025 Volkswagen Group MLB Evo (adapted for BEV) 5-door SUV, 5-door coupe SUV (Sportback) Renamed from e-tron to Q8 e-tron; battery increased to 106 kWh (55) and 114 kWh (Sportback); EPA range up to 285 miles; 170 kW DC fast charging; SQ8 e-tron with three motors (503 hp); revised front fascia and four rings flat logo; production ended 2025 when Brussels plant closed
  • Hydraulic Brake Booster Failure (Severity: high)
    Multiple recalls for brake booster loss; pedal goes hard and stopping distance increases sharply
  • 12V Battery Drain (Severity: high)
    Auxiliary 12V battery drains overnight due to module wake-up bugs; car will not start until jumped
  • DC Fast Charging Speed Drop (Severity: medium)
    Some units see charging speed capped well below 150 kW; often a software calibration issue
  • Seat Belt Retractor Warning (Severity: high)
    Rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly in a crash; recall issued for 2021 models
  • Dashboard Trim Detachment (Severity: medium)
    Recalled for interior dashboard panel that may detach during airbag deployment
Generation NHTSA IIHS
e-tron 55/50 (2019-2022) ★★★★★ Top Safety Pick+ (2019-2022)
Q8 e-tron (2023-2025) ★★★★★ Top Safety Pick+ (2023-2024)

Total recalls: 3

Date Records

21V606000
SEAT BELTS
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 Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V825000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V806000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
  • Battery Health
    Ask the dealer to pull the battery health report. Look for at least 90% state-of-health on units under 50k miles.
  • Recalls
    With 13+ recalls issued, run a VIN check before test-driving. The brake booster recall is safety-critical.
  • Charging Setup
    Confirm the onboard charger is 11 kW AC. Budget $500-$1,500 for a Level 2 home EVSE if not included.
  • 12V Battery
    If the car sat on a dealer lot for months, test the 12V system voltage. A replacement runs $250-$400.
  • Range Reality
    EPA range is rated at 70 mph. Expect 15-20% less in cold weather or at sustained highway speeds above 75 mph.
  • Depreciation
    Early e-trons depreciate fast - great for buyers, harsh for sellers. A 2019 with 40k miles can be under $30,000.
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$600-$900 (no oil changes, minimal brake wear due to regen) $800-$2,500/year $1,800-$2,800/year 55-62%

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi e-tron

How to Find a VIN?
  • On the dashboard under the windshield on the driver’s side.
  • On the sticker in the driver’s door jamb/pillar.
  • In documents: Title, registration, insurance.

Audi e-tron VIN Structure

  • 1-3 WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier): manufacturer/country (e.g., 1FT = Make, USA)
  • 4-8 VDS (Vehicle Description Section): model/body/systems/motor
  • 9 Check digit: error-protection control digit
  • 10 Year: specific code
  • 11 Plant: assembly factory
  • 12–17 Serial: production sequence number

List of Audi models

Vehicle History Risk Factors

  • Salvage/Flood/Rebuilt: NMVTIS title brand status indicating severe damage, flood exposure, or rebuilt after total loss.
  • Theft: Reliable analysis of theft records and total-loss events.
  • Odometer: Suspicious mileage “jumps” or inconsistencies across service, auction, and DMV records, which inform buyers of potential issues.
  • Owners/Use: Ownership review, taxi/ride-share/commercial use, liens/leases, and possible usage restrictions.

These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Audi e-tron VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.

Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi e-tron decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi e-tron decoder to lookup a report on the vehicle’s options such as the transmission, trim color, emissions specifications, and anything that was changed in the production process. Check Audi specs with VIN.

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