r/etron

Got my 2022 etron about a year ago. I finally decided to give in to modding it.

New wheels from an Audi SQ7. 21x9.5 +31, came with Continental Cross Contact 285/40/21 tires. Also got around to doing the OBDEleven lowering trick set to +15mm at all corners. Went well the first time minus a few app glitches. Overall, no codes or malfunctions. I’ve only driven for an hour on dynamic mode and the ride is noticeably stiffer from the thinner sidewall tires and the lower stance. The handling is very much improved as well. The only drawback is I noticed the car has more rolling/coasting resistance, which is expected from having a non-eco focused tire that has considerably more tread surface. Loving it so far!

Update: Got to drive it more today on my usual commute. Suspension really is more “crashy” and it still doesn’t handle its weight very well. Expect this if you’re going to lower your etron. It will not be as nice as stock height. I’m used to modified cars, so it doesn’t bug me much and I could always switch to comfort mode.

A box truck (not the one pictured but just like it) cut me off and I ended up in the ditch on top of some rocks. Theres a bunch of parts missing from the front bottom. Ac is broke, front motor leaked its coolant out, all kinds of errors popping up, tpms went haywire, air suspension got flagged, washer fluid 🤷‍♂️. I even found the outside speaker (to alert pedestrians) in the ditch and there was an error message for that.

Any idea what the part is in the third pic? Just curious if anyone recognized it…

Thus ends my Etron journey. As I will not be able to replicate this purchase. 😭

Anyway, shoutout to the guy that yelled “you can’t park there, mate!”

This has been repeatedly happening since I updated the MyAudi App, i have to send the command 2-3 times before it will start the A/C remotely

7 years later and still getting the EPA estimated range of about 204 miles of range per charge.

I have recently bought a Q4 from 2022 with all the additional equipment you could imagine. Today I received the car, and when I got home and closed the door, I looked at the puddle lights. Maybe something is wrong with the linse or something else, but it looks weird on both of the doors.

What’s people’s experience with this? Can I fix it myself? Is it expensive to fix? Is it fixable?
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Looking for some feedback and how I position my stance with the dealership..

2020 e-tron Sportback 55 Quattro with 56k miles.

Two weeks ago the car was taken directly to the dealership after roadside assistance identified a steering fault. The steering had become extremely stiff, with noticeable sticking points when turning the wheel in either direction. After an investigation, the dealership advised that the lower steering column universal joint required replacement as the original part had become excessively tight.

The repair was approved under warranty and I collected the car yesterday. While the sticking points have now disappeared, the steering still feels unusually heavy and under tension. For example, when reversing into a parking space, it is taking far more effort than expected to turn the wheel one-handed towards full lock.

I’m unsure whether a degree of stiffness is normal while the new part settles in, but at the moment I’m not fully convinced the issue has been completely resolved.

Keen to know your thoughts on this and how I should position my stance with the dealership as someone who doesn’t have much knowledge in these situations.

Hi everyone,

I have a 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron 35 Sportback and I’m having a problem with AC charging at home.

The car charges normally on DC fast chargers. DC charging works fine.

The issue only happens when charging on AC, especially at home with my Tesla Wall Connector.

The wallbox is installed on a three-phase supply, but my Q4 e-tron 35 seems to only charge on single-phase AC. Sometimes when I plug it in, it first shows around 3 hours remaining, but then this warning appears and the charging time changes to around 11 hours.

The dashboard warning says:

“Charging system fault. AC charging only possible with restrictions. Please go to the workshop.”

At times it only charges at around 2.3 kW, even after changing the wallbox current settings.

Since DC charging works normally, does this point more to:

• a faulty AC onboard charger in the car?
• a Tesla Wall Connector configuration issue?
• a wiring / phase / neutral / earth problem?
• the car limiting AC charging because of an AC fault?

Has anyone had this issue on an Audi Q4 e-tron?

Thanks for any help.

Has anyone tried fitting the ‘S’ badge to the standard E Tron grille? Will it just clip on?

A6 etron sportback performance.

cars i preciously owned (and my reference for comparison): BMW x3, Tesla M3, Polestar 4.

My personal experience with the car has been almost flawless, to be fair. I haven’t had any of the major issues reported by others. I ordered the car in October and received it in January. Since then, I’ve been driving it daily, including a 50 km highway commute and several road trips across Western Europe.

What I hate about the car:

- The wipers are terrible. They feel and sound cheap, and I already had to replace them once in less than three months.

- The trip planner is very hit or miss. Many times it skips an obvious charging station on the motorway and instead chooses another one that requires a detour of a few kilometers. The fact that battery preconditioning only works through the trip planner makes this even more annoying.

- Wireless Apple CarPlay has failed a few times. Plugging in a cable fixes it immediately.

- The lack of a physical play/pause button is surprisingly annoying. I still can’t get over this design choice.

- The rear window is almost useless. It’s very small, and visibility becomes terrible the moment it starts raining.

- The automatic parking function has never worked properly for me. I’ve tried it four times in total, and every time I ended up taking over because the car was completely outside the parking spot. I’ll bring this up with my dealer at the next appointment. The BMW system I had before was miles better.

- A proper tire pressure monitoring system being an optional extra on an €80k+ car is honestly insane. I missed that during configuration and ended up with the basic system that doesn’t show individual tire pressures.

- Because the car has very good sound insulation, the doors sometimes require an extra push to close properly. I think the car could benefit from a better air pressure release system. If possible, I’d recommend getting the soft-close doors option.

What I like:

- First of all, I want to praise the Audi dealership in Amsterdam. It has genuinely been the best customer service experience I’ve ever had with a car dealership. Seeing how many people complain about customer service elsewhere, I feel lucky to have such great people here.

- This car is incredibly comfortable. Long-distance cruising is effortless. It’s quiet, composed, and drives extremely well. It never feels like a 2+ ton car, even without air suspension.

- Power consumption is excellent compared to my previous cars. I’m consistently below 20 kWh/100 km during winter, and last month my average was around 17 kWh/100 km thanks to warmer weather, which is insane for a car this heavy ,especially considering I mainly do highway driving.

- Definitely go for the sport seats. They’re extremely comfortable.

- The driver assistance/autopilot features are finally properly sorted. They work exactly as expected, are easy to use, and feel safe.

- The smart LED matrix headlights are, in my opinion, the best on the market. They’re fantastic for night driving.

Overall, this has been a great experience so far and easily the best car I’ve ever owned. Even after a few months, I still find excuses to drive it, and it’s a joy every single time

My lovely e tron has now hit 79,000 miles, and honestly, it still drives like a brand new car. Smooth, quiet, comfortable, and with no actual issues. I just extended the warranty for another two years and did a full inspection on the car. The only thing it needs is a wheel alignment, plus new winter tires soon. The summer tires are also starting to get worn, but they still have a little life left in them.

So now I’m curious what you guys think. Is 79,000 miles actually a lot for an EV? Because this car genuinely does not feel worn out at all. There are no weird sounds, no clunks, no warning signs, nothing. Everything feels solid.

And honestly, even if something major happens, I’m pretty covered. If the motor dies or something expensive breaks, I have both warranty and insurance that cover it. They already replaced the battery and rear motor on my old e tron 50 without any arguments.

That’s why I’m starting to think maybe I should stop worrying and just enjoy the car for what it is. My dad’s Tesla Model S has already done 105,000 kilometers, and besides an early battery repair, it’s been fine ever since.

So what do you guys think? Should I just drive this thing until it actually gives me a reason not to?