2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron problems & reliability
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 18 | 72% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 32% |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 20% |
| Power Train | 5 | 20% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 16% |
| Unknown OR Other | 4 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →What owners report
“For more than three months, my Audi Q6 e-tron has been sitting at the dealership with an unresolved issue that they have failed to diagnose or repair. This prolonged inaction is unacceptable, and the near-total lack of communication or meaningful updates only compounds the problem. It is alarming that a premium…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 5, 2026
“On XXX, I was driving my Audi Q6 e-tron southbound on [XXX] in the HOV lane at highway speed with my family inside. Without warning, the vehicle suffered a complete power failure, dropping instantly to zero acceleration.Because I had no propulsion, I was forced to coast the unpowered vehicle across three lanes of…”
Engine · filed Jul 5, 2026
“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.”
Lane Departure · filed Jun 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
564 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.
TSB_2081477_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 31, 2026
This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
TSB_2082223_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
This bulletin provides informatoinw hen the driver assist systems and traffice sign recognition is sometimes inoperable; DTC U198C00; U147C00, U194E00.
TSB_2081403_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B200009 Control Module faulty" is present.
TSB_2080711_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
This bulletin is an aid supportin gthe combined softare update 03.11.00/C (28.14.01) KD2*.
TSB_2082226_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026
This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
TSB_2082223_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the rear lid does not open or close fully; SW version 0231 on DA 0046.
TSB_2080913_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is a high-pitched noise in the interior and from the headlights.
TSB_2081878_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
TSB_2081573_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
TSB_2078648_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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