2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SQ6 E-Tron years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
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Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron. That is the most of any SQ6 E-Tron model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,050 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~3,050 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Lane Departure2
Fuel/propulsion System1
Power Train1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System233%3,050——
Forward Collision Avoidance233%———
Lane Departure233%———
Fuel/propulsion System117%———
Power Train117%———
Unknown or Other117%———
Vehicle Speed Control117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron recalls (1)

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Seat belts:rear/other:retractorDec 19, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V899000 · 27,768 vehicles

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.

Central Locking Malfunction - could not lock the car doors at all. If I were being followed, once I got into my car, I should be able to lock the car so whoever was following me could not get in. This Central Locking Malfunction is prohibiting me from doing so, causing me potential harm from any…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765424

Driving home on the highway this evening, my vehicle sounded a couple of alarms and said driver assistance systems (which I wasn’t using) stopped working, and my accelerator completely stopped working. I was forced to unsafely cut across several lanes of traffic to an upcoming exit and coast…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753883

Yes. The vehicle has experienced multiple critical system failures, most notably involving a defective SX6 module, which is a central control unit responsible for coordinating key electronic, safety, and communication systems. Its failure has led to widespread issues, including persistent warning…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11726881

UPDATE TO EXISTING COMPLAINT #11717767: On 2/24/2026, the Audi dealer performed a diagnosis and confirmed in writing on the attached official Repair Order that the vehicle is designed to intentionally blank out the instrument cluster and speedometer for 30-60 seconds during an MMI reset, which they…

Electrical System · received Feb 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11720965

The contact owns a 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that after the vehicle performed a system reboot, the instrument panel remained inoperable, and the display appeared blank. The dealer…

Electrical System · received Feb 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11717767

Other Audi SQ6 E-Tron years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2027 SQ6 E-Tron10
202561

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron?

Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, lane departure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Audi SQ6 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 SQ6 E-Tron a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SQ6 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.