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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron recalls & problems

The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron has 3 safety recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (24 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints35filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

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.
Back over preventionApr 9, 2025

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 25V225000313 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron vehicles. The rearview camera may show a blurry image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A blurry rearview image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the rearview camera. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace surround view cameras as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90XM.
Back over preventionApr 9, 2025

Software

Recall 25V22600098 vehicles

Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 and Q6 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 916C.

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 Q6 e-tron SUV RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.3%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.3%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron 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.

Range & efficiency

Q6 e-tron ultra EV

321mi range
Efficiency32.5 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb112 / 96 / 104
Charge time (240 V)14 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $750/year to charge

Q6 e-tron (19 inch wheels) EV

310mi range
Efficiency33.8 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb106 / 93 / 100
Charge time (240 V)14 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $750/year to charge

Q6 e-tron quattro (19 inch wheels) EV

307mi range
Efficiency34 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb105 / 93 / 99
Charge time (240 V)14 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $750/year to charge

Q6 e-tron (20 inch wheels) EV

298mi range
Efficiency35.2 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb103 / 88 / 96
Charge time (240 V)14 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $800/year to charge

Q6 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) EV

295mi range
Efficiency35.3 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb102 / 89 / 95
Charge time (240 V)14 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $800/year to charge

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*
Electrical system24000—
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control; Warnings14000—
Lane departureWarning; Assist7000—
Power train6000—
Fuel/propulsion system6000—
Unknown or other5000—
Vehicle speed control2000—
Service brakes2000—
Steering2000—
Air bags2102—
Engine2000—
Tires2000—

*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.