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Audi Sq6 Sportback E-Tron
NHTSA safety across every Audi Sq6 Sportback E-Tron model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Audi Sq6 Sportback E-Tron we cover (2025 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 92 on the NHTSA Safety Index. 2 recalls have been issued across those years.
The 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron is a performance-oriented all-electric SUV with a sleek fastback roofline, slotting into the competitive luxury electric crossover segment. It targets driving enthusiasts who want Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive pedigree paired with zero-emission power. This is a brand-new nameplate, and its federal safety data is just beginning to take shape.
The 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron earns a MotorCaliber Safety Index of 92 out of 100, landing firmly in our Exceptional band. That is a strong debut for a first-year model, and the frontal crash test result of 5 out of 5 stars is the headline number shoppers should carry with them. The rollover rating comes in at 4 out of 5 stars, which is respectable but worth noting on a taller-profile vehicle. Side crash testing has not yet received a star rating in the data we cover, so that remains an open question for now. Across the 2025 model year, NHTSA has logged 2 recalls. That is a modest count for a freshly launched vehicle built on a new electric platform, though shoppers should verify whether their specific VIN is affected and confirm dealer remedies are complete before taking delivery. On the complaint side, the picture is unusually quiet: zero owner complaints are on record, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. That silence is genuinely encouraging at this early stage, though it also reflects how new this model is. Complaint volume will almost certainly grow as more units reach the road. Bottom line: the SQ6 Sportback e-tron enters the market with a safety profile that matches its premium positioning. The Exceptional index score and perfect frontal rating are meaningful, but buyers should track the side-test result and monitor recall status closely as this nameplate matures.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the SQ6 Sportback e-tron for its composed, planted driving dynamics and the polished refinement expected of Audi's performance lineup. Interior materials and fit are consistently noted as class-competitive, and the fastback body style draws positive remarks for blending SUV practicality with a more athletic silhouette. Some reviewers flag that the sloping roofline modestly reduces rear headroom compared to boxier rivals.
- The 2025 SQ6 Sportback e-tron scores a 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band and making it one of the stronger-performing luxury electric SUV debuts in federal testing.
- Frontal crash protection earns a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, but the side-impact star rating has not yet been published. Shoppers should check NHTSA's website for updates before finalizing a purchase.
- Two recalls have been issued for the 2025 model year. Because this is a new electric platform, buyers should confirm their VIN is clear of open recalls through NHTSA's recall lookup tool prior to taking delivery.
- Zero owner complaints are on file as of the data we cover, which is an encouraging early signal, but it largely reflects the model's newness on the road. Monitoring complaint trends over the next 12 months will give a clearer picture of real-world safety experience.
Most-recalled year on record: 2025 Audi Sq6 Sportback E-Tron with 2 recalls.