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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI S6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

The 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron is a fully electric performance sedan competing in the luxury sport segment against rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Blending a sleek fastback silhouette with Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive heritage, it targets affluent buyers who want executive refinement, strong electric performance, and a distinctly European character in a single package.

VERDICT

The 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the S6 Sportback E-Tron for its polished interior quality, composed ride, and strong electric performance that feels true to Audi's sport sedan reputation. Most consider it a compelling alternative to German combustion-engine rivals, though some note the competitive luxury EV segment means buyers have meaningful choices at similar price points.

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

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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron 2025. Methodology · Disclosure