Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system24
- Forward collision avoidance9
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Power train6
- Unknown or other5
- Lane departure5
- Service brakes2
- Structure2
- Tires2
- Vehicle speed control2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the United Kingdom
12,541 cars built in 2025 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 31 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
62 2025 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.3 % |
| 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 10.3 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
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."
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011297 | This bulletin provides information regarding documenting cell module labels when replacing HV modules. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011288 | This TSB provides information when the charging timer is not in the myAudi app. |
| 11011287 | This bulletin provides information whe there is intervention by active front assist. |
| 11011286 | This bulletin provides informaiton when the personal settings are lost in the MMI when the guest user profile is used. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011278 | This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards. |
| 11011275 | This TSB provides information when the time/date are difficult to set, or cannot be set. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011262 | This bulleit nprovides information whe the LED in remote control key does not flash when a button is pressed. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009947 | This bulletin provides information when the seat occupied recognition system in the vehicle does not allow shift from position "P" to psosition "D" or "R". |
| 11009946 | This bulletin provides information when the vehicle does not allow shift from position "P" to position "D" or "R"; Seat occupied recognition system. |
| 11009941 | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. |
| 11009923 | This Repair Authorization requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center regarding any contact related to the Q6 e-tron and the SQ6 e-tron during the launch window. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)