Model year 2026 · Compact Cars
2026 Audi S e-tron: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Audi S e-tron at 88–90 MPGe combined with 294–300 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined MPGe
88–90
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as S E-TRON GT.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 Audi S e-tron recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Audi S e-tron, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 Audi S e-tron in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Audi S e-tron fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S e-tron GT (20 inch wheels) | Electric (176, 252 and 415 kW PSM 3-Phase) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 91/88/90 MPGe | 300 mi 37.6 kWh/100 mi | $850 | 0 |
| S e-tron GT (21 inch wheels) | Electric (176, 252 and 415 kW PSM 3-Phase) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 89/85/88 MPGe | 294 mi 38.5 kWh/100 mi | $850 | 0 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 Audi S e-tron crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 AUDI S E-TRON GT 4 DR BEV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 Audi S e-tron owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Audi S e-tron, most recently on Aug 29, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Audi S e-tron model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 S e-tron | 88–90 MPGe | — | — | — |
| 2025 S e-tron | 88–90 MPGe | — | — | — |
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Other 2026 Audi models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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