NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron Safety Record
The 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron has not undergone federal crash testing; therefore, it carries no NHTSA star ratings and no computed Safety Index. This leaves a narrow but clear picture of its safety profile based on other federal data points. The vehicle's recall record is light, with two campaigns both addressing seat belt retractors. Further, no owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year. The lack of crash-test data means consumers cannot consult a federal safety score for the 2025 A6 Sportback E-Tron.
The 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns and a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron?
The 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron debuts with two open recalls, both addressing seat belt retractor issues. These campaigns, common across a range of Volkswagen Group models, point to a potential manufacturing variance affecting restraint performance; one recall focuses on front retractors, the other on rear. Given the vehicle's recent introduction, the absence of owner complaints in the federal database may reflect limited time in service. No prior NHTSA crash-test data for the A6 Sportback E-Tron is available to establish a safety baseline. The model's recall and complaint volume places it in the Light Burden band.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron have any recalls?
Both recalls issued against the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron involve seat belt retractors: one campaign covers rear and other-position retractors across several Audi E-Tron models, and a separate campaign covers front retractors across a broader group of Volkswagen Group vehicles including this model. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory based on the data on record. Owners should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as remedy availability may vary.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR25V899000
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.
Reported 2025-12-19
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR25V638000
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.
Remedy: 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 b
Reported 2025-09-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron. There are no reported crashes, no reported fires, no alleged injuries, and no alleged fatalities in the federal complaint database for this model year. Because complaints are unverified consumer allegations, the absence of filings reflects only what has been reported to NHTSA, not a comprehensive safety assessment.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron?
The 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron faces two recalls for its seat belt retractors. Any potential owner should verify the remedy of both recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as unaddressed recalls transfer with the vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Two recall campaigns are on record for this model year, both addressing seat belt retractor components: one for rear and other-position retractors and one for front retractors, the latter shared with a wide group of 2025 Volkswagen Group vehicles.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, though the vehicle's limited time in service means the complaint record may grow as the fleet accumulates more use.
- Owners and prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the seat belt retractor recalls have been completed on any specific 2025 A6 Sportback E-Tron unit.
FAQ2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.