2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q6 E-Tron years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron. That is the most of any Q6 E-Tron model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (23 complaints, 68%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 34owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 68% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron recalls (3)
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Seat belts:rear/other:retractor
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.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
Back over prevention:software
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact was no longer able to charge the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was no fix for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The…
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…
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…
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…
Other Audi Q6 E-Tron years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Q6 E-Tron | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Q6 E-Tron | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 34 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q6 E-Tron model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.