2025 AUDI Q6 E-TRON
3 recalls, 76 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
25V899000 Dec 19, 2025
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
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 bel... Read more
Consequence
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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)... Read more
25V226000 Apr 9, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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 Visib... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
25V225000 Apr 9, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
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."
Consequence
A blurry rearview image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
Complaint Statistics
76 total complaints
4 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 5, 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 ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 5, 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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 5, 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 ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 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 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 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 ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 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 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 27, 2026
Incident date: Aug 5, 2026
I am reporting an unresolved safety defect involving my Audi Q6 e-tron. Before August 5, 2026, the vehicle had repeated intermittent electronic/system malfunctions, including safety warnings, systems becoming unavailable, loss of audio, Apple CarPlay failures, “technical error” messages, and th... Read more
STEERING
Aug 27, 2026
Incident date: Aug 5, 2026
I am reporting an unresolved safety defect involving my Audi Q6 e-tron. Before August 5, 2026, the vehicle had repeated intermittent electronic/system malfunctions, including safety warnings, systems becoming unavailable, loss of audio, Apple CarPlay failures, “technical error” messages, and th... Read more
SEATS
Aug 27, 2026
Incident date: Aug 5, 2026
I am reporting an unresolved safety defect involving my Audi Q6 e-tron. Before August 5, 2026, the vehicle had repeated intermittent electronic/system malfunctions, including safety warnings, systems becoming unavailable, loss of audio, Apple CarPlay failures, “technical error” messages, and th... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 13, 2026
Incident date: Jul 22, 2026
The Airbag Cover is defective. The Logo on the steering wheel is deforming. I reported this issue to Audi and they are not assisting me in the replacement of the safety features. They are claiming that it is a trim piece and not subject warranty repairs. The Logo is the site of the airbag deploy... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2026
Incident date: Aug 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, exhaust system malfunction, and master warning lights were illuminated. The messages "Engine Control Malfunction" and "Transmission Overheated" were displayed on the instrument ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 31, 2026
Airbags did not deploy..as per police report
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 31, 2026
Airbags did not deploy..as per police report
Crash
1 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Aug 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 31, 2026
The car has started with an auto high beam, lane assist, lane departure, crash mitigation, adaptive cruise lights coming on one after the other noting there are issues with the systems and they are disabled. Code is U3000 using a scanner noting Multipurpose Camera Unit Internal Electronic Failure. ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 13, 2026
I'm filing an urgent safety complaint regarding a series of severe defects in my 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan (VIN: [XXX]) that pose immediate, life-threatening hazards. On XXX, I took delivery of the vehicle, which was refueled by the dealership. By XXX, with temperatures soaring to 104°F, I encounter... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 13, 2026
Replaced batteries, and power steering went out, it put my vehicle out of alignment... I tried getting an alignment at local Firestone. Told me they could not connect to the angle sensors and that I need to get a new rack and pinion
SEAT BELTS
Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 4, 2026
The rear driver‑side seat belt in my 2025 Hyundai Elantra will not extend or retract. The seat belt was used under normal conditions, with no excessive force, misuse, or accident that would cause damage. It suddenly stopped functioning and is now completely inoperable. A non‑functioning seat be... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 4, 2026
Headlights visibley shake when the car encounters a bump in the road, during braking, and anything else that can create an impulse on the car. The vehicle is available upon request for inspection. It creates a distint and distracting event that is distracting to the operator when and potentially on-... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 4, 2026
Car shaking, oil is burning , and drive hard. Engine and, oil light is now appearing.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 9, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
Sunroof spontaneously exploded with no sign of impact
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
vehicle battery failure
ENGINE
Jun 9, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
vehicle battery failure
POWER TRAIN
Jun 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 5, 2026
My vehicle has 81000 miles and the PTU/transmission went out. After doing some research about this issue I discovered that it is a very common problem with jeeps from 2014 to 2024. To get it repaired is $3,000. Seems like Jeep was installing bad transmissions. They should recall these and cover ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 31, 2026
Incident date: May 6, 2026
Electrical light the car didn't want to start even the battery is good No risk to other maybe if I stay stuck in the middle of no where I have not taking the car to no one No one has inspected Yes they were light on the dashboard
AIR BAGS
May 31, 2026
Incident date: May 6, 2026
While traveling at highway speeds with adaptive cruise control safety systems engaged, the vehicle failed to detect a hazard immediately ahead in its lane. The Forward Collision Warning failed to alert the driver, and the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) failed to initiate automated emergency decel... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
May 31, 2026
Incident date: May 6, 2026
While traveling at highway speeds with adaptive cruise control safety systems engaged, the vehicle failed to detect a hazard immediately ahead in its lane. The Forward Collision Warning failed to alert the driver, and the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) failed to initiate automated emergency decel... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
When adjusting the temperature in the car with the dial, it does not respond correctly. It either jumps up or down by multiple degrees. This causes to take your eyes off the road to try to adjust the temperature. No warning lights came on and pushing lighter or harder on the dial does NOT fix it. On... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
All lights came on the dashboard including the check engine light and I could not accelerate. I had to pull over and turn car off and on to get it to accelerate. It poses a very serious threat as you can not accelerate at all and can be rearended. Kia has fixed the throttle twice and have told me 2 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 14, 2026
Incident date: May 14, 2026
My vehicle has suffered a Transmission Control Valve Failure (stuck open). This is the exact mechanical failure detailed in GM’s Nationwide Recall N24245441-02. It is deeply disheartening and illogical that my vehicle—which shares the exact year, make, model, and identical mechanical failure det... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 7, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
Airbag light staying on dash and the passenger seat does not register a person sitting in it. The passage seat bag alert does not making a sound
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 7, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
The contact stated that while in a parking lot and starting to drive, multiple warning lights illuminated including a warning saying electrical fault -car may stall in 15-20 minutes. The vehicle also emitted an audible noise. the vehicle was shut down and then restarted and all of the lights illum... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 7, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
I own 2 2009 Toyota Prius. Both cars less than 175,000 miles and both have failed ABS modules. The ABS module in this vehicle is also the power brake booster. This failure can cause braking issues such as loss of braking or sudden brake application. Only known fix is replacement of the ABS brake mod... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Apr 30, 2026
Incident date: Apr 13, 2026
[XXX] purchased a 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron (VIN: [XXX] ) on July 10, 2025. **Dec. 1–8, 2025 (4,236 mi):** Brought to Audi Denver with lane assist/front collision unavailable, driver profile error, and instrument cluster restarting while driving. Service Advisor Jeremy Bylsma diagnosed software issues... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 30, 2026
Incident date: Apr 13, 2026
[XXX] purchased a 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron (VIN: [XXX] ) on July 10, 2025. **Dec. 1–8, 2025 (4,236 mi):** Brought to Audi Denver with lane assist/front collision unavailable, driver profile error, and instrument cluster restarting while driving. Service Advisor Jeremy Bylsma diagnosed software issues... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 30, 2026
Incident date: Apr 13, 2026
[XXX] purchased a 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron (VIN: [XXX] ) on July 10, 2025. **Dec. 1–8, 2025 (4,236 mi):** Brought to Audi Denver with lane assist/front collision unavailable, driver profile error, and instrument cluster restarting while driving. Service Advisor Jeremy Bylsma diagnosed software issues... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2026
Incident date: Apr 10, 2026
I feel like the manufacture has failed to remedy recall 25V-655 in a timely manner. Not being able to fast charge is not a workable solution for the function of the car.
SEATS
Apr 22, 2026
Incident date: Apr 10, 2026
I have a 2021 TYTA RAV4 HYBRID XLE PREMIUM AWD, the driver seat is very slow moving forward and backwards twisting and preventing to fully go forward and backwards. I need to get out and in of my vehicle. So I have to move in back and forth to get out and move it forward to see over the dash board... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2026
Incident date: Apr 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that after the vehicle sat for a while on several occasions and was then driven, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. While driving on those occasions, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. Th... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 22, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer retrieved DTC: P0304 (ECM Detected Repeated Misfire in Cylinder #4). The dealer linked the failure to Te... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Description: I am filing a complaint regarding a severe brake assist failure in my 2014 Ford Fusion. The vehicle has experienced a repeated loss of brake assist, resulting in a hard brake pedal and increased stopping distance. Despite multiple visits to the dealership, only the vacuum pump... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Description: I am filing a complaint regarding a severe brake assist failure in my 2014 Ford Fusion. The vehicle has experienced a repeated loss of brake assist, resulting in a hard brake pedal and increased stopping distance. Despite multiple visits to the dealership, only the vacuum pump... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera image was upside down, and then the screen went black. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2026
I was going about 30 mph and slowing to turn into my driveway, when my rear window exploded, I thought someone shot it out. I went to dealership and they said it's not covered by my warranty and that they have heard of this happening. So Nissan knows this is a problem yet they refuse to recall it. I... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2026
I am submitting this complaint to report what I believe to be a serious and systemic safety defect involving GM 6.2L engines equipped with fuel efficiency systems such as Active Fuel Management (AFM) or Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM). I have experienced catastrophic engine failure in two separate GM... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2026
I am reporting a water intrusion issue in my 2019 BMW X3 involving both the roof-mounted “shark fin” antenna and the sunroof. Water enters the vehicle during normal rain conditions and has caused failure of the emergency call (SOS) system. This presents a serious safety concern, as the emergenc... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
Engine failure at 86,000 miles with documented regular oil change and recommended services
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
2018 Toyota Highlander Platinum started with a whine noise, vibration, and went into limp mode. The transmission has been noted to needing to be replaced. I am currently at 75,453 miles and started to hear the whine at around 65,000 miles. This car is not safe to drive.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
2018 Toyota Highlander Platinum started with a whine noise, vibration, and went into limp mode. The transmission has been noted to needing to be replaced. I am currently at 75,453 miles and started to hear the whine at around 65,000 miles. This car is not safe to drive.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
While using cruise control at highway speed, the car suddenly slams on the breaks causing major panic. Oversteering onto incoming traffic and cars following are affected slamming on their breaks to avoid contact. Have contacted Tesla Service Center multiple times addressing the problem (Phantom brea... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
Repeatedly there has been a cylinder 1 misfire causing the check engine light to activate. The vehicle starts to shake and idling is rough. It has happened repeatedly over the past 3-4 years. In 2025 it happened in August, October and December despite repeated maintenance. Error codes that have po... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 AUDI Q6 E-TRON
2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SUV RWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.3% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
AUDI Q6 E-TRON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI Q6 E-TRON across all model years (2025, 2025).
3
Total Recalls
81
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths