Model year
2025 Audi Q6 e-tron
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 35 complaints for the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (24), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (6), POWER TRAIN (6). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 95–104 MPGe combined and 32.5–35.3 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $750–$800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V899000 · Dec 19, 2025
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
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…
25V226000 · Apr 9, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 and Q6 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
25V225000 · Apr 9, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron vehicles. The rearview camera may show a blurry image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Complaints
35 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.103 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.103 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q6 e-tron quattro (19 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 105 | 93 | 99 | 34.0 | 307 | $750 |
| Q6 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 102 | 89 | 95 | 35.3 | 295 | $800 |
| Q6 e-tron (19 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 106 | 93 | 100 | 33.8 | 310 | $750 |
| Q6 e-tron (20 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 103 | 88 | 96 | 35.2 | 298 | $800 |
| Q6 e-tron ultra · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 112 | 96 | 104 | 32.5 | 321 | $750 |
| Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro (19 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 109 | 97 | 103 | 32.7 | 319 | $750 |
| Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 104 | 92 | 98 | 34.3 | 305 | $750 |
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