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2025 Audi A6 recalls & problems

The 2025 Audi A6 has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints6filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2025 Audi A6 in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionDec 19, 2025

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 25V900000356,894 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Seat beltsDec 19, 2025

Rear/other › Retractor

Recall 25V89900027,768 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 Audi A6 e-tron 4 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Audi A6 Sedan 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk8.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Audi A6 NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Audi A6 NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

A6 quattro Hybrid

26mpg combined
City / highway24 / 31 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,150/year to fuel

A6 quattro Hybrid

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 30 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control; Automatic emergency braking4000—
StructureBody2000—
Electrical system2000—
Air bags1000—
Lane departureAssist1000—
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Lock1000—
Fuel/propulsion system1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.