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2022 Audi e-tron Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 e-tron Sportback.

Engine Electric

The 2022 Audi e‑tron Sportback is an all‑electric SUV built on Audi’s dedicated e‑tron platform, pairing a single‑speed electric drivetrain with the brand’s characteristic sloping Sportback silhouette. Across the 2020‑2024 model span it has registered only 14 owner complaints for the 2022 year and two manufacturer recalls, a modest figure that sits between the low of four complaints recorded in 2020 and the peak of thirty‑eight complaints in 2021. This middle‑ground reliability record suggests the 2022 iteration benefits from the early‑generation refinements while still reflecting the incremental learning curve typical of emerging EV line‑ups. Researchers can therefore view the 2022 e‑tron Sportback as a relatively stable point in the model’s evolving reliability trajectory.

Model year2023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque120.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size255/50R20/XL 109HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9; Optional: 9.5 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 height63.8 in
Wheelbase115.4 in
Curb weight5721 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 66.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2022 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

5.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2020 Sportback Edition One
402 hpHorsepower (as tested)
490 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Sportback Edition One Elec 86.5-kWh5.10 sec13.80 sec402 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 120.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts120.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts120.0 ft-lbs

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 miBody Water Drains (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback sits in a clear downward trend of reported issues: the 2021 model year saw a sharp spike to 38 complaints and 10 recalls, while by 2024 the numbers plummeted to zero complaints and a single recall. The 2022 model year’s top complaint areas are limited to just two “Unknown or Other” and two “Electrical System” reports, with no crash or fire complaints recorded. This suggests that many of the early-generation problems were addressed after the 2021 peak, and the 2022 model year benefits from those corrections. The data does not specify root causes for the electrical or powertrain complaints, but their low frequency indicates they are not widespread. Overall, the 2022 e-tron Sportback represents a significantly improved point in the generation’s lifecycle, making it a prudent used purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
595
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
14
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’20’21’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System2
Power Train,Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Structure,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 595 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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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

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Battery 000915089BCFront wiper blades 4KL998002Cabin air filter 4M0819439C

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 e-tron Sportback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.