NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi S6 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Audi S6 scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 1 recall, and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Audi S6 achieves a near-perfect NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100, positioning it within the Exceptional band. This score is a direct result of strong crash protection, comprehensive credit for avoidance technology, and a minimal defect record. Its federal data profile suggests it as one of the stronger safety contenders in its segment.
The 2025 Audi S6 Sedan earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 and a 5-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Audi S6 ranks 8 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 99 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.9% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 8 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi S6?
A 99 out of 100 Safety Index score places the 2025 Audi S6 firmly in the Exceptional band, directly matching its 2024 predecessor. This year's most notable NHTSA crash-test result is in rollover protection: a 5 out of 5 star rating, reflecting a 9 percent risk of rollover and a "no-tip" dynamic test outcome. However, NHTSA has not published overall, frontal, or side crash ratings for the 2025 S6. The Safety Index breakdown shows 70 of 70 points for crash protection and a perfect 10 of 10 for avoidance technology. The defect record registers 19 out of 20 points. This single-point deduction stems from one active recall. This recall targets back-over prevention camera sensing and is part of a broader campaign affecting Volkswagen Group vehicles from 2019 through 2026, indicating it is not a defect specific to this S6 generation. The vehicle has generated a single unverified owner complaint, involving alleged issues with speed control and collision-avoidance systems, a volume considered very low for a car in this category. This specific complaint bears watching as more 2025 S6 vehicles enter service.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Audi S6 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Audi S6's rollover performance is strong: it earned 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA, with a 9 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" dynamic test result. However, NHTSA has not published overall, frontal, or side crash-test ratings for the S6. These omissions indicate a lack of testing in these categories, not a poor score.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20601
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi S6 have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi S6 carries one recall campaign: a back-over prevention issue tied to the sensing system camera, issued by Volkswagen Group of America covering certain 2019-2026 vehicles across multiple models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available data for this campaign. Shoppers should verify remedy status by VIN.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi S6?
NHTSA has received one unverified owner complaint for the 2025 Audi S6. The alleged issues touch three components: Vehicle Speed Control, Lane Departure, and Forward Collision Avoidance. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in that single report. All figures are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi S6?
The 2025 Audi S6 carries a critical open recall concerning its back-over prevention camera. This issue, identified by NHTSA, requires prospective owners of a used S6 to verify the recall's resolution via the VIN before purchase. An outstanding recall automatically transfers to new ownership, making this verification an essential step in ensuring the vehicle meets safety standards.
- The 2025 S6 holds the same 99/100 Exceptional Safety Index as the 2024 model, with no year-over-year decline, and loses only 1 point in the defect-record component due to its single active recall.
- NHTSA awarded the 2025 S6 a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance with a 9 percent risk figure and a no-tip dynamic result, the only NCAP discipline rated for this model year.
- The one recall on record is a broad Volkswagen Group back-over prevention camera campaign covering model years 2019 through 2026, making remedy verification by VIN essential for used-market buyers.
- Only one unverified NHTSA complaint exists for this model year, with alleged concerns touching Vehicle Speed Control, Lane Departure, and Forward Collision Avoidance systems, with no crashes, injuries, or deaths alleged.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Audi S6 places
The 2025 Audi S6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Audi S6 safety questions
Was the 2025 Audi S6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Audi S6, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 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 S6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Audi S6 earned 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 8.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi S6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Audi S6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Audi S6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2025 Audi S6. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other S6 years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20601), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S6 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 8 of 90 in the Sedan 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.