2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron recalls

2 safety recalls, 5 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
5Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron recall list

Seat Belts recall

25V-899
December 20, 2025 · 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."
Safety risk
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-225
April 9, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety risk
A blurry rearview image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace surround view cameras as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90XM.

2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron owner complaints

5 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System2
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Lane Departure1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Recent complaints

September 18, 2026Unknown or Other

Central Locking Malfunction - could not lock the car doors at all. If I were being followed, once I got into my car, I should be able to lock the car so whoever was following me could not get in. This Central Locking Malfunction is prohibiting me from doing so, causing me potential harm from any potential intruder. Warning message on dash. Videos and pictures available on this defect. Had been inspected by the dealership and software updates installed with the latest KD2* update, but problem still exists.

July 30, 2026Vehicle Speed Control

Driving home on the highway this evening, my vehicle sounded a couple of alarms and said driver assistance systems (which I wasn’t using) stopped working, and my accelerator completely stopped working. I was forced to unsafely cut across several lanes of traffic to an upcoming exit and coast until I could pull-off into a zone for “authorized vehicles only.” After coming to a complete stop, I placed the car in Park, and then shifted back into Drive, and the acceleration functionality returned. I looked for any recall notices, and I noticed that prior model years of this vehicle for 2022-2024 have had recall notices for this exact issue, and based on my experience this evening, I suspect my 20

March 24, 2026Power TrainFuel/Propulsion SystemLane Departure

Yes. The vehicle has experienced multiple critical system failures, most notably involving a defective SX6 module, which is a central control unit responsible for coordinating key electronic, safety, and communication systems. Its failure has led to widespread issues, including persistent warning messages, driver assistance malfunctions, MMI system instability, and ultimately a complete high-voltage system shutdown while driving. The repair is extensive, requiring full module replacement, software programming, and system recalibration across interconnected systems. The vehicle has remained inoperable due to significant delays in obtaining this part. This defect appears to be widespread among

February 27, 2026Electrical SystemForward Collision Avoidance

UPDATE TO EXISTING COMPLAINT #11717767: On 2/24/2026, the Audi dealer performed a diagnosis and confirmed in writing on the attached official Repair Order that the vehicle is designed to intentionally blank out the instrument cluster and speedometer for 30-60 seconds during an MMI reset, which they acknowledge is a safety hazard while driving. Please merge this dealer admission PDF attachment with my original complaint.

February 13, 2026Electrical System

The contact owns a 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that after the vehicle performed a system reboot, the instrument panel remained inoperable, and the display appeared blank. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,050.

2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron SUV AWDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.3%.

2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron. The most recent, filed December 20, 2025, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron problems?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (2 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.