2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Problems
Compared with other Audi Q6 E-Tron years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (24 complaints, median 18,000 mi).
- 3 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 35filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 99 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 105 city / 93 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron. The part named most often is electrical system, with 24 complaints (69% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (9) and fuel system (6). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 652 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 380 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system24 69%
- Fuel system6 17%
- Lane departure5 14%
- Other or unknown5 14%
- Air bags2 5.7%
- Brakes2 5.7%
- Engine2 5.7%
- Steering2 5.7%
Also reported: Body and structure (2), Tires (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “CENTRAL LOCKING MALFUNCTION. Central locking malfunction will lock my kids INSIDE my car and my key not work. It will also lock me inside the car and the emergency not work. There is a class action lawsuit for this!!! And all of my electrical will completely go out.”
NHTSA complaint #11742858, filed 2026-06Forward collision avoidance: “Car continuously has errors popping up on the screen saying that the driver assist functions are unavailable while I'm in the middle of driving. Other times, when I get in and turn on the car, none of the clusters or screens show any information, so I am essentially driving blind with no information as to speed, or anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11710065, filed 2026-01Fuel system: “While driving on the freeway in the carpool lane, our Audi Q6 malfunctioned and lost power. There were numerous malfunction lights all at once. No other warning that the car was about to lose power. I was forced to coast across lanes avoiding traffic to the side of the road. Steering wheel was also violently shaking. The car has been out of service at the dealer for 58 days as of today. The manufacturer and dealer have both spent time analyzing the car and replaced the 12 volt battery and some control modules. …”
NHTSA complaint #11718670, filed 2026-02Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving my Audi Q6 e-tron on the highway, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion and nearly all vehicle electrical/display functions. The instrument cluster and dashboard went completely black, and the vehicle would no longer respond to accelerator input. I was able to get the vehicle to the side of the highway. After the failure, the vehicle could not be restarted or driven. The dashboard and vehicle controls remained inoperative, and I was unable to electronically lock the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11755739, filed 2026-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 18,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q6 E-Tron · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.3% risk |
| Q6 E-Tron · SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.3% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q6 e-tron (19 inch wheels) RWD | Electric | single-speed | 106 | 93 | 100 MPGe | $750 |
| Q6 e-tron (20 inch wheels) RWD | Electric | single-speed | 103 | 88 | 96 MPGe | $800 |
| Q6 e-tron quattro (19 inch wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 105 | 93 | 99 MPGe | $750 |
| Q6 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 102 | 89 | 95 MPGe | $800 |
| Q6 e-tron ultra RWD | Electric | single-speed | 112 | 96 | 104 MPGe | $750 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V899000Dec 19, 2025Seat belts › Rear/other › RetractorCovers: Audi Q6 E-Tron 2025, S5 2025, A6 2025 +5 more
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…
- 25V225000Apr 9, 2025Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Audi Q6 E-Tron 2025
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…
- 25V226000Apr 9, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Audi Q6 E-Tron 2025
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…
Recall details for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 652 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038103Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
- 11038096Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides an overview of the combined software updates for cluster 3; PPE/PPC.
- 11038088Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear lid only opens/clolses slightly and then stops.
- 11038077Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is occasionally audio output for entertainment when the vehicle is started.
- 11038076Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiton when the sound output pauses automatically after starting the vehicle.
- 11038075Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulleitn provides informaiton when there is a translucent rectangle covering the center display.
- 11038074Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the time does not autmotically update when daylight savings time begins or ends.
- 11038073Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiton when the settings for sound via the head restraints are missing.
- 11038049Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiton when the rear lid does not open when the button on the key is pressed.
- 11038048Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulleti provides information when the message "Parking systems: fault" appears, DTC B200044.
Other model years of the Audi Q6 E-Tron
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 12,000 | 3 | 5 | 99 MPGe | Too new to compare | Too new |
All Audi Q6 E-Tron model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron have?
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 24 complaints (69% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 9.
Has the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
How efficient is the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron (Q6 e-tron quattro (19 inch wheels), Electric) at 99 MPGe combined, 105 city and 93 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 18,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.