2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron recalls and problems
2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron.
2
recalls
2
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron recalls
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
NHTSA campaign 25V899000 · reported December 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 27,768 vehicles potentially affected
The 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."
The risk
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
The 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.
Seat belts: front, retractor
NHTSA campaign 25V638000 · reported September 24, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 1,042 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
The risk
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance1
Power train1
Unknown or other1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jun 9, 2026 · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-tron. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to exit the vehicle through the rear door, the door failed to open as needed. Additionally, the contact was unable to unlock or gain access to the vehicle via the phone key and keyless entry features. The contact…
Apr 10, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
While driving my vehicle, I approached a four‑way stop and began crossing a four‑lane road. The road consisted of two lanes traveling in one direction, a median, and two lanes traveling in the opposite direction. As I proceeded through the intersection and passed the median on my left, the vehicle suddenly lurched and…
Does the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron, the most recent reported on December 19, 2025 (Seat belts: rear/other, retractor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (1).
How many 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 2 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 9, 2026.