NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron is a battery-electric mid-size luxury SUV wearing a fastback roofline that places it squarely against the Mercedes EQE SUV and BMW iX. Aimed at affluent buyers who want a fully electric daily driver without sacrificing the premium feel and road presence Audi's Q lineup is known for, the Sportback body style adds a rakish, coupe-like silhouette to the practical SUV formula.
The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback 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. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
Reviewers generally regard the Q6 Sportback E-Tron as one of the more polished entries in the luxury electric SUV space, praising its cabin quality, driving refinement, and the sophistication of its electric platform. Most professional assessments position it as a strong all-around competitor, though some note the fastback roofline comes with the expected rear-headroom trade-offs typical of coupe-style SUVs.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20619
Index breakdown
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
27 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.