NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Safety Ratings
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron scores 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 23 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron achieved an exceptional Safety Index of 92/100 from MotorCaliber. This places it firmly in our top safety tier. Its performance is strong across all federal metrics, encompassing crash protection, advanced avoidance technology, and its record of reported defects. The Q6 E-Tron distinguishes itself as a robust safety choice within its class, based on the published data.
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron SUV RWD received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron ranks 37 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 92 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.3% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 23 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 37 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron?
The 2025 Q6 E-Tron enters the market with a strong overall safety performance, earning a 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index in its debut year. This impressive showing is largely attributable to its crash protection scores, which account for 66 of a possible 70 points. The vehicle achieved a perfect 5-star rating in both frontal and side impact crash tests. Avoidance technology also received full marks, scoring 10 out of 10, as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are standard features. The defect record, however, presents a slightly less stellar picture, contributing 16 out of 20 points. This reflects the presence of three active recall campaigns. Two of these recalls specifically address rearview camera failures, an issue that directly impacts the vehicle's back-over prevention system, a component of its avoidance technology score. The third recall concerns rear seat belt retractors, a broad campaign affecting multiple Volkswagen Group models. Furthermore, the NHTSA database records 23 owner-reported complaints. While these are unverified, a notable concentration of 16 allegations pertains to the electrical system on this first-year battery-electric platform, a trend that warrants close observation.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron achieved a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This includes perfect 5-star scores in both the frontal and side crash test categories. Its relative weak point is the rollover assessment, where it earned 4 out of 5 stars. However, the dynamic tip test returned a "No Tip" result, and NHTSA calculated the rollover risk at 10 percent.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20617
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover this model year. Two issued on the same date address rearview camera problems: one for a blurry camera image and one for a delayed or deactivated camera image, both affecting back-over prevention. A third campaign covers rear seat belt retractors across a broad range of Volkswagen Group models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available data.
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: CAMERA25V225000
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.
Reported 2025-04-09
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V226000
Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 916C.
Reported 2025-04-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron?
Owners have filed 23 unverified allegations with NHTSA. The Electrical System dominates with 16 reported complaints, followed by alleged issues with Forward Collision Avoidance (8) and both Lane Departure and Power Train (5 each). One crash and two injuries are alleged among those reports, though none of these claims has been established as fact.
23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron?
The 2025 Q6 E-Tron was subject to three recall campaigns. Shoppers considering this model year should verify that all recall remedies have been completed before purchase, particularly given that two campaigns address the rearview camera system and a third concerns the seat belt retractor. An unaddressed recall on a back-over prevention system directly impacts vehicle safety.
- Two separate rearview camera recalls were issued for this model year, one for blurry images and one for delayed or deactivated images, both posing back-over prevention concerns that are specific to 2025 Q6 and SQ6 E-Tron production.
- The rollover rating of 4 out of 5 stars is the only sub-maximum crash score; NHTSA's dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result and the measured rollover risk stands at 10 percent.
- Owner-reported complaints to NHTSA include 16 unverified electrical-system allegations, a concentration that stands out on this first-year all-electric platform and is worth tracking as more reports accumulate.
- The avoidance-technology sub-score is a perfect 10/10 because forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment on this specific configuration, not optional add-ons.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron places
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 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 Q6 E-Tron crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi Q6 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 Q6 E-Tron?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 23 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20617), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi Q6 E-Tron 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 153 in the SUV 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.