NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron is a fully electric midsize luxury SUV competing in one of the most contested segments in the market right now. Built on Volkswagen Group's PPE platform and aimed squarely at tech-forward premium buyers, it represents Audi's push into dedicated EV architecture. Shoppers cross-shopping the BMW iX3 or Mercedes EQC will find the Q6 E-Tron a serious contender on safety grounds alone.
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Q6 E-Tron as a polished, well-resolved luxury EV that feels cohesive rather than transitional. Most praise its interior quality, technology integration, and driving refinement as highlights for the segment. Criticisms, where they appear, tend to focus on interface complexity and the learning curve associated with Audi's layered digital controls rather than any fundamental concerns about the vehicle.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20617
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.