NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron Safety Record
The 2025 Audi S6 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 S6 Sportback E-Tron has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, no federal crash-test star ratings or a computed Safety Index are available for this model year. Its safety profile, as currently presented, is based solely on recall and complaint data. Two recalls have been issued, both addressing seat belt retractors. No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. The lack of crash-test results for this vehicle means its crashworthiness remains formally unassessed by the agency.
The 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to two seat belt retractor recalls according to NHTSA 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 S6 Sportback E-Tron?
The 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron debuts with a Light recall burden, though both campaigns address seat belt retractors. These recalls, issued by Volkswagen Group of America, target front retractors and rear or other-position retractors separately. That these campaigns extend across multiple Audi and Volkswagen nameplates indicates a probable supplier issue affecting shared platforms, rather than a defect exclusive to the S6 Sportback E-Tron. The absence of owner complaints is expected for a vehicle in its inaugural year, as such data typically accrues with broader owner experience. No prior model years offer crash-performance data for comparative analysis.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron is covered by two seat belt retractor recalls: one addressing front retractors and one addressing rear and other-position retractors. NHTSA has issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory tied to either campaign, but owners should verify their VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether their specific vehicle is affected and whether remedy work has been completed.
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 S6 Sportback E-Tron?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron. There are no reported components, no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths in the complaint database for this model year. All NHTSA complaints are unverified consumer allegations.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron?
The 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron has been the subject of two separate recalls concerning its seat belt retractors. Prospective buyers of this model year should verify the recall remedy status of any specific vehicle by checking its VIN on the NHTSA website. While sellers are obligated to disclose open recalls, they are not always required to perform the repair prior to sale.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Two seat belt retractor recalls cover this model year: one for front retractors and one for rear and other-position retractors, both issued under Volkswagen Group of America campaigns that span multiple Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, though complaint data for a one-year-old vehicle is typically limited and all NHTSA complaints are unverified consumer allegations.
- Owners and prospective buyers should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to determine whether either seat belt retractor recall remains open and unrepaired on their individual vehicle.
FAQ2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi S6 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 S6 Sportback E-Tron have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Audi S6 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 S6 Sportback E-Tron?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Audi S6 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 S6 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.