repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: retractor
NewRisk. An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
2025 Audi Q6 E-TRONProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2025 Audi Q6 E-TRON, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-225 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Audi Q6 E-TRON has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Electrical system
9Forward collision avoidance
6Power train
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Lane departure
3Service brakes
2Steering
2Tires
2Vehicle speed control
129 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 Audi Q6 E-TRON recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A blurry rearview image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Q6 E-TRON year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q6 E-TRON median. How we score
'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Audi Q6 E-TRON safety ratings
2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Q6 E-TRON owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Continuous alert messages for Emergency Assist Malfunction, Driver Assist is Limited and Central Locking Malfunction. The rear door won't open from the inside or outside. I am not able to lock the vehicle if exited. The vehicle has been to the dealership to be fixed twice and still the issues…
The central locking and keyless proximity systems suffered a catastrophic electronic malfunction. The vehicle completely auto-locked itself from the outside while the vehicle's smart keys, the driver's mobile phone, and a [XXX] child were all inside the cabin. The proximity sensors entirely failed…
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…
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