This page covers 3 recalls, 20 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical and driver-assistance systems dominate what 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron owners report. On the electrical side, owners describe the instrument cluster going dark while driving, warning cascades appearing at startup that flag multiple systems simultaneously, and the vehicle restricting itself to low-speed operation. Forward collision avoidance and lane departure systems draw equal complaint volume, with owners reporting that these features become unavailable without warning, sometimes alongside other assistance features cutting out at the same time. A recurring pattern involves the instrument cluster restarting while driving, taking speed readouts and heads-up display information offline temporarily. Several owners note that dealer visits have not resolved the underlying software behavior, with errors clearing and then returning.
20
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron has 3 recalls, the most serious being a rear seatbelt retractor that may fail to lock when a child seat is installed, leaving the child seat improperly secured in a crash.
Both remaining recalls involve the rearview camera. On certain vehicles, the camera image can be delayed or fail to appear at all when shifting into reverse, while on others the image displays but is too blurry to clearly show what is behind the vehicle. Either condition reduces the driver's ability to see obstacles or pedestrians while backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic locking retractor on the rear seat belts may not engage properly when a child seat is installed, reducing child restraint security in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assemblies as needed at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may be delayed or stop working when you shift into reverse, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may display a blurry image, preventing clear rear visibility as required by safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera and inspect and replace surround view cameras as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
