NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Audi Sq6 Sportback E-Tron
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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 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 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
Reviewers 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.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20620
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
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V226000
Risk: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 916C.
Reported 2025-04-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.