# 2022 AUDI E-TRON — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `2175042` · 2026-02-09 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** E-TRON
- **Year:** 2022
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
CATASTROPHIC ELECTRICAL FAILURE - SMOKE IN CABIN  While driving with passengers, dashboard displayed "ELECTRICAL FAILURE - PULL OVER WHEN SAFE" followed by loud explosive POP and cabin filled with SMOKE.  ROOT CAUSE: Prior undisclosed collision damage. Dealer (Morrie's Golden Valley Cadillac) removed front bumper in June 2025 (Repair Order #78683), then sold vehicle as "no accidents" in August 2025. Subsequent inspection revealed cut wiring and improper repairs (Invoice #94609).  CURRENT STATUS: Vehicle inoperable 3+ months. Audi corporate technicians have repaired major problem however vehicle still has charging issues that happened right before the catastrophic failure unable to repair.  SAFETY CONCERN: Smoke-filled cabin endangered occupants. Potential fire hazard.
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