2025 AUDI Q6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

1 recalls, 8 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
27,768 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
STEERING1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1
TIRES1
AIR BAGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
My vehicle just reached 101,000 miles and is having engine problems, vehicle will not accelerate past 40mph which is really unsafe, I saw a article that this was a common issue on the 2017 model.
AIR BAGS Nov 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
UNKNOWN
ENGINE Nov 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
This is a supplemental complaint to NHTSA ID #11604939. On October 25, 2025, Passport Nissan in Alexandria, Virginia diagnosed my 2016 Nissan Rogue with fault code P17F1, which indicates a known CVT transmission failure. The technician documented drivability issues including hesitation, slipping, an... Read more
TIRES Oct 29, 2025
Incident date: Oct 29, 2025
RE: Continental Pro Contact GX SSR MOE 245/40 R19 98 H M+S Original factory installed Mercedes E450 tires. I had 3 blowouts from hitting small potholes on 3 different tires in 1.5 years. These are complete immediate blowout going completely flat on impact. It could have very dangerous if I... Read more
STEERING Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Oct 20, 2025
Steering wheel sticks when traveling over 60 MPH and trying to make minor lane adjustments on the freeway. This causes the driver to over correct and jerks the car back and forth.
ENGINE Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Jul 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while coming to a complete stop or shifting into reverse, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park(P) to regain motive power. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Jul 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for approximately 2 hours with the seat heater activated, the passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in t... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Oct 21, 2025
Incident date: Jul 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for approximately 2 hours with the seat heater activated, the passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in t... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 AUDI Q6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

2025 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 10.3%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

AUDI Q6 SPORTBACK E-TRON - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI Q6 SPORTBACK E-TRON across all model years (2025, 2025).

1 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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