2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron recalls and problems

The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron recalls

Recall 25V-899: Seat Belts

Reported Dec 19, 2025 · 27,768 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	6
Electrical System	3
Air Bags	1
Lane Departure	1
Unknown or Other	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Steering	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Service Brakes	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
Lane Departure › Warning — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Nov 4, 2026

My 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron brakes on its own without warning. The rear parking aid sensors detect obstacles that are not there and brake the car hard. The car has also braked abruptly while driving forward, including on the highway, with nothing in front of it. Most recent event: October 4th, on I-24, about 65 mph, the Audi slammed on the brakes, and there was no one in front of us and a car about 100 feet behind. I have been reporting this issue to Audi Downtown Nashville on January 13, 2026 at 1,765 miles, and the dealer performed a software update. On February 13, 2026 I brought it back for the…

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 21, 2026

I brought my Audi Q6 e-tron into an authorized dealership for a mandatory factory safety recall service. Prior to this appointment, all Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including the front sensors, Front-Assist collision avoidance, and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), were operating 100% normally with zero faults. Immediately upon picking up the vehicle after the manufacturer's software update, the safety systems were completely disabled, and active dashboard warning lights were triggered. The dealership's service manager explicitly confirmed that the safety sensor hardware is…

Air Bags · reported Oct 21, 2025

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.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 21, 2025

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 the major ECU replacement to no avail. There are many people on the Audi Etron forum complaining of the same or similar issues. My car has not functioned safely for a single day since purchase and Audi is dragging their feet on a buyback. The executive case manager said that they would ordinarily…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron: 25V-899 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (6 reports), followed by electrical system (3).

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.