2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q6 Sportback E-Tron years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints, 40%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron recalls (1)
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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.
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.
This is the 3rd time I have had a "high-voltage electrical system malfunction." It was just towed to the dealership.
1.We were driving down a 4-lane divided road and the car abruptly and rapidly slow down at a cross road causing the car behind me to hit their brakes just barely avoiding a collision. There was no reason for this, there wasnât a stop sign or signal just, a cross road. 2.Audi setup my wifeâs…
As I was driving northbound on Interstate 580 in Reno, NV, the sunroof exploded.
5â8â 105lb person sitting in the front seat will result in the airbag indicator showing âoffâ for up to 15 mins of driving before turning âonâ. Is happening on purchased vehicle and courtesy vehicle. I suspect the advanced airbag system is faulty.
This vehicle was purchased from Audi Fort Lauderdale on July 31, 2025 and on the drive home, 9 safety systems were reported as not working. This has continued for 7 weeks and the dealer has attempted repair 5 times including software updates, front camera replacement, camera alignments and finally…
Other Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q6 Sportback E-Tron model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.