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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 57 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.9 times the median Q6 E-Tron year — the 2025 model ranks #1 of 2 Q6 E-Tron years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Driver Assistance leads the complaint categories with 20 reports (35% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

57

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Q6 E-Tron years?

Q6 E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted57 complaints2025: 57 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Q6 E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance2035%
Electrical System1628%
Transmission59%
Other35%
Fuel System35%
Speed Control24%
Brakes24%
Seat Belts12%
Lighting12%
Suspension12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Steering12%
Airbags12%

Does the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V899000Seat BeltsDecember 19, 2025 · 27,768 units

Defect

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."

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) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

25V225000Driver AssistanceApril 9, 2025 · 313 units

Defect

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 for this recall is 90XM.

25V226000Driver AssistanceApril 9, 2025 · 98 units

Defect

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."

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

Car continuously has errors popping up on the screen saying that the driver assist functions are unavailable while I'm in the middle of driving. Other times, when I get in and turn on the car, none of the clusters or screens show any information, so I am essentially driving blind with no…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 8, 2026

High-voltage electrical system malfunction - within a week of purchase, car gave this warning, dealership said this is related to a software update, which is not going to be available until Q3 2025. Dealership said the "warning" is no longer being displayed and the car is drive-able, and if the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 1, 2025

High-voltage electrical system malfunction - within a week of purchase, car gave this warning, dealership said this is related to a software update, which is not going to be available until Q3 2025. Dealership said the "warning" is no longer being displayed and the car is drive-able, and if the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 1, 2025

During a routine start up of the vehicle, I received countless errors and warnings that caused the vehicle to be determined unsafe to operate. Drive system, Air Suspension, Loose wheel warning, Lane change warning, blind spot indicator malfunctions. There is an exhaustive list of errors that were…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 10, 2026

High-voltage electrical system malfunction - within a week of purchase, car gave this warning, dealership said this is related to a software update, which is not going to be available until Q3 2025. Dealership said the "warning" is no longer being displayed and the car is drive-able, and if the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 1, 2025

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron — common questions

Is the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 57 complaints put the 2025 model at #1 of 2 Q6 E-Tron years. It is one of the Q6 E-Tron years to avoid.

What are the most common 2025 Q6 E-Tron problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (20 complaints), electrical system (16 complaints), transmission (5 complaints).

Does the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Audi Q6 E-Tron years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Q6 E-Tron years to avoid are 2025.

How safe is the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.