Audi e-tron Lemon Law

Audi recalled e-tron, e-tron Sportback, and Q8 e-tron electric SUVs because the screw joint connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been properly assembled, so the pedal and booster can detach — reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint of the brake booster.

Owners also report software and infotainment glitches, charging faults, and range concerns typical of early luxury EVs. A braking defect is among the most serious problems a vehicle can have.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But if the braking defect isn't properly fixed, the problem recurs, or your e-tron is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Audi paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your e-tron has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Audi e-tron qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Audi pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.