NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi A6 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Audi A6 scores 93 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 2 recalls, and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Audi A6 achieves an Exceptional rating with a NHTSA Safety Index of 93/100, reflecting a robust overall safety performance. This strong showing is, however, accompanied by two active recalls. While the underlying safety architecture is sound, as supported by federal data, prospective owners must ensure both recall remedies have been completed to realize the vehicle's full safety potential.
The 2025 Audi A6 Sedan AWD received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 93/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Audi A6 ranks 37 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 93 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.9% |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 37 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi A6?
The 2025 Audi A6 posts a Safety Index of 93/100, a one-point dip from the 2024 model year's 94/100, yet both years sit firmly in the Exceptional band. The movement is narrow and the underlying breakdown explains why: crash protection scores 65 out of a possible 70, avoidance technology earns a full 10/10 with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard, and the defect record component contributes 18 of 20 points. That two-point defect-record deduction reflects the pair of recall campaigns issued for this model year, both dated the same day and both originating from Volkswagen Group of America. The seat belt retractor recall is the more safety-critical of the two, targeting a restraint component that must function correctly in a frontal or side impact. The backup camera recall spans a wide swath of the Volkswagen Group fleet, suggesting a supplier-level issue rather than an A6-specific design flaw. With only four total owner allegations filed with NHTSA and zero reported crashes or injuries among them, the complaint volume is low for a vehicle of this segment and price tier. The 2025 A6 represents a year where strong crash-test performance and a full suite of standard avoidance technology are partially offset by two open recall obligations that a used-market buyer must resolve.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Audi A6 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Audi A6 demonstrates strong performance in federal safety tests, earning a 5-star overall rating from NHTSA. Side impact protection and rollover resistance both achieved perfect 5-star scores. The dynamic tip test specifically yielded a "No Tip" result, indicating a low 9% rollover risk. The frontal crash rating, while still solid, was assessed at 4 out of 5 stars.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20600
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Two recall campaigns cover the 2025 Audi A6. The first addresses rear seat belt retractors, a component directly tied to occupant restraint in a crash. The second targets the backup camera sensing system and spans a broad range of Volkswagen Group vehicles including this model. Neither campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation based on available data, but remedy status should be confirmed by VIN.
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
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi A6?
Four unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi A6. The most frequently cited components in these unverified allegations are Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure, and Electrical System, each appearing twice, alongside single reports touching Lane Departure and Air Bags. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi A6?
A critical concern for the 2025 Audi A6 involves two open recalls, one for the seat belt retractor and another for the backup camera. As an unresolved recall transfers with the vehicle, prospective buyers on the used market must verify with the NHTSA recall lookup tool that both recall remedies have been completed by an authorized dealer.
- The 2025 A6 carries two active NHTSA recall campaigns, both issued on the same date, covering rear seat belt retractors and the backup camera sensing system. Remedy completion must be verified by VIN for any used-market purchase.
- The 2025 Safety Index of 93/100 is one point below the 2024 model year's 94/100, a shift directly traceable to the two recall campaigns reducing the defect record sub-score to 18 out of 20.
- NHTSA's frontal crash test returned 4 stars for the 2025 A6, the only rating below a perfect 5, while side and rollover protection each achieved the maximum 5 stars with a 9% rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result.
- Four unverified owner allegations have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, with Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure, and Electrical System each appearing in two separate reports. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in those filings.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Audi A6 places
The 2025 Audi A6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Audi A6 safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi A6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Audi A6, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Audi A6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Audi A6 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 8.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi A6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi A6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Audi A6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Audi A6. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other A6 years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20600), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi A6 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 37 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- 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.