2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron recalls and problems

The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron has 3 safety recalls and 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron recalls

Recall 25V-899: Seat Belts

Reported Dec 19, 2025 · 27,768 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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 25V-225: Back Over Prevention

Reported Apr 9, 2025 · 313 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

Recall 25V-226: Back Over Prevention

Reported Apr 9, 2025 · 98 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	25
Forward Collision Avoidance	14
Lane Departure	7
Power Train	6
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Unknown or Other	5
Service Brakes	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Steering	2
Air Bags	2
Engine	2
Tires	2

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 5
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 5
Lane Departure › Warning — 4
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 4
Lane Departure › Assist — 2
Structure › Body — 2
Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Nov 5, 2026

Continuous alert messages for Emergency Assist Malfunction, Driver Assist is Limited and Central Locking Malfunction. The rear door won't open from the inside or outside. I am not able to lock the vehicle if exited. The vehicle has been to the dealership to be fixed twice and still the issues persist. Even after the vehicle had a recent software update. Which then altered the charging capacity from 80% to 20%. The car was brought back to the dealership to see what was wrong. It took 4 days to figure it out and then I was told it was nothing. This has been happening since I toll possession of…

Structure · reported Oct 15, 2026

I am reporting a severe, life-threatening safety defect involving the central locking system, electronic door latches, and the Multi Media Interface (MMI) control system on my vehicle. While driving, the vehicle has experienced multiple simultaneous malfunctions that pose an immediate risk of injury or fatality to passengers and other motorists: 1. Unintended Door Opening While Driving: The passenger-side vehicle door has popped open completely on its own while the vehicle is in motion at normal driving speeds and was caught by the safety latch. 2. Unintended Fuel/Charge Door Opening: The…

Tires · reported Oct 2, 2026

285/45R20 112H The rear passenger side tire, with 15203 miles, is completely worn out on the inner area (chassis facing) the remaining tires are in good condition. Original tires, when I pointed out the issue, the sealer said it was normal on those vehicles. The tires are 500 treadwear. This is not supposed to wear that soon. My vehicle sideswipped (3 times I had to put it back in the right position until it finally gained stability) on I-95 and I was able to safe it, despite it repeatedly tried to loose control on a wet pavement. That is why I inspected the car thoroughly. It looks like this…

Structure · reported Sep 9, 2026

My 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron has repeated intermittent door-lock/door-release failures affecting multiple doors. Doors have failed to open from both inside and outside. I am concerned this could prevent or delay occupant egress in an emergency. The vehicle has been presented to Audi [XXX] repeatedly for this concern: XXX and XXX. Repairs have primarily involved software updates. During the August visit, Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC #XXX) became involved due to the repeat concern. Audi directed the dealer to reinstall the KD2* software update and update four additional control modules. The…

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 7, 2026

Sudden complete loss of propulsion while driving, with no opportunity to safely leave the travel lane; failure repeated again seven miles later after vehicle restart. Once propulsion is lost the driver has 1 to 2 seconds before multiple loud banging noises and the vehicle shuddering to an immediate stop without the driver using the brake pedal. The warning on the dash was "High Voltage Electrical System Fault" all in red.

Other Audi Q6 E-Tron years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron: 25V-899 (seat belts), 25V-225 (back over prevention), 25V-226 (back over prevention). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (25 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 miles.

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.