Model year

2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron

SUV, electric, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Apr 10, 2026 to Jun 9, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year229k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2025 suv
Severity index0.02025 suvs average 8.9
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.5220262
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Driver assistance
1
Powertrain
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-899Dec 19, 2025Automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat beltSeat belts27,768Part replacement
25V-638Sep 24, 2025Torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during productionSeat belts1,042Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jun 9, 2026Failure Apr 8, 2026Powell, TNElectrical system

    The contact owns a 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-tron. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to exit the vehicle through the rear door, the door failed to open as needed. Additionally, the contact was unable to unlock or gain access to the vehicle via the phone key and keyless entry features. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and had also occurred on a 2025 Audi Q6 E-tron vehicle he currently owned. The vehicles were taken to the dealer, and the contact was advised that a software update was required to correct the issue; however, the update was not currently available and was expected to be released in the third quarter of the year. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

    NHTSA complaint 11742912
  2. Filed Apr 10, 2026Failure Dec 4, 2025Lewisville, TXAutomatic emergency braking, Power train, Unknown or other

    While driving my vehicle, I approached a four‑way stop and began crossing a four‑lane road. The road consisted of two lanes traveling in one direction, a median, and two lanes traveling in the opposite direction. As I proceeded through the intersection and passed the median on my left, the vehicle suddenly lurched and made a noise. The sensation was similar to abruptly hitting the brakes, but my foot was not on the brake pedal. Immediately after the lurch, multiple warnings appeared on the dashboard. The messages displayed were: “Driving dynamics system: malfunction! Limited functionality. Please contact service.” “All wheel drive: Malfunction. Please call service.” The abrupt deceleration combined with the system failures created an unsafe scenario that could have caused a crash had there been nearby traffic.

    NHTSA complaint 11730375
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

467 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • TSB_2083135_1 Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for new Key User pairing for all PPX vehicles with Audi connect.
  • TSB_2083124_1 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides infomriaont when there are various faults, and no DoIO diagnosis.
  • TSB_2083113_1 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the rear lid does not open or close fully.
  • TSB_2083100_1 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is a steerin fault, terminal 30; DTC U140A00, PR number 1X1 1X0.
  • TSB_2083083_2 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when diagnostic address 0044 (steering) cannot be reached.
  • TSB_2083083_1 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when diagnostic address 0044 (steering) cannot be reached.
  • TSB_2083020_1 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides service informaiton for intermittent DTC P0AA900 in 008C.
  • TSB_2083002_1 Aug 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when various camera-based driver assist systems are not available (U11C400/1048597).
  • TSB_2082985_1 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for various faults and no DOIP diagnosis.
  • TSB_2082976_2 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.
  • TSB_2082976_1 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.
  • TSB_2082974_1 Aug 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiton when the reversible belt tensioners cannot be reached/identified in event memory/SVM error code 8118.
  • TSB_2082943_1 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicans create a record in the PSS Database when the Anti-theft alarm is triggered for no good reason (triggered due to sounder alarm).
  • TSB_2082941_1 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides service information when the anti-theft alarm is triggered for no good reason (interior monitoring alarm).
  • TSB_2082226_3 Aug 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin is an aid supportin gthe combined softare update 03.11.00/C (28.14.01) KD2*.
  • TSB_2082125_2 Aug 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulleitn provides information when the anti-theft alarm system is triggered without an apparent reason.
  • TSB_2082083_2 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC P00000 / U112100 is stored in diagnostic address 0009.
  • TSB_2081656_2 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when central locking is not working; DTC B147611 or B147711 in diagnostic address 0009.
  • TSB_2081477_5 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.
  • TSB_2080711_6 Aug 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC B200009 Control Module faulty" is present.
  • TSB_2079732_2 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
  • TSB_2079696_2 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A particularly noticeable factor is the vibration of the air column in a tire. When a tire starts to vibrate because of the road contact, this can lead to cavity resonances inside the tire that are transmitted via the wheel rim and the running gear to the v…
  • TSB_2079017_2 Aug 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informaiton when the charging flap does not open/close and moves back and forth at one position.
  • TSB_2078794_3 Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the digital key cannot be adapted.
  • TSB_2078648_3 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
  • TSB_2077528_4 Aug 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides iformaiotn when there is loosening wheel bolts on the rear axle.
  • TSB_2077435_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there are cracks on the friction ring surface on ceramic brake discs.
  • TSB_2077331_6 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when Digital Key activation cannot be completed with Audi connect.
  • TSB_2076945_2 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
  • TSB_2075120_3 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
  • TSB_2074843_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.
  • TSB_2074436_3 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
  • TSB_20741717_15 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
  • TSB_2072304_4 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
  • TSB_2069904_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
  • TSB_2069078_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
  • TSB_2068999_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
  • TSB_2067132_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
  • TSB_2064681_6 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.
  • Dealer 06KV_20260805 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The KD2* software update package will be applied to new vehicles before delivery to the customer. Updated affected vehicle chart and Criteria ID in the claiming instructions. TPI/TSB numbers referenced have been updated for Canada.
  • Dealer 06K2_20260804 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Campaign
    Under this service action, Audi is providing a proactive quality initiative through a vehicle software update (KD2*). This update is designed to address customer satisfaction concerns and deliver improvements and enhancements to various vehicle systems. Upd…
  • Circular 06K2_20260805 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Campaign
    Under this service action, Audi is providing a proactive quality initiative through a vehicle software update (KD2*). This update is designed to address customer satisfaction concerns and deliver improvements and enhancements to various vehicle systems. Upd…
  • Circular 06K2_20260804 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Campaign
    Under this service action, Audi is providing a proactive quality initiative through a vehicle software update (KD2*). This update is designed to address customer satisfaction concerns and deliver improvements and enhancements to various vehicle systems. Upd…
  • Bulletin 06KV_20260805 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The KD2* software update package will be applied to new vehicles before delivery to the customer. Updated affected vehicle chart and Criteria ID in the claiming instructions. TPI/TSB numbers referenced have been updated for Canada.
  • TSB_2082846_1 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
  • TSB_2082613_1 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC B1BF4F3 is stored; control unit for low-voltage power distribution.
  • TSB_2082226_2 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin is an aid supportin gthe combined softare update 03.11.00/C (28.14.01) KD2*.
  • TSB_2082223_3 Jul 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
  • TSB_2082223_2 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
  • TSB_2081912_2 Jul 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when one or more electric exterior door handles cannot be reached after the KD2 software update.
  • TSB_2081878_2 Jul 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is a high-pitched noise in the interior and from the headlights.
  • TSB_2081573_4 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
  • TSB_2081573_3 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
  • TSB_2081477_4 Jul 31, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.
  • TSB_2081477_3 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides in overview of the combined software update.
  • TSB_2081403_3 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides informatoinw hen the driver assist systems and traffice sign recognition is sometimes inoperable; DTC U198C00; U147C00, U194E00.
  • TSB_2080913_5 Jul 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when the rear lid does not open or close fully; SW version 0231 on DA 0046.
  • TSB_2080711_4 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when DTC B200009 Control Module faulty" is present.
  • TSB_2079926_3 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when various assist systems not working - software update - cluster 3 - 03.10.00/C (28.13.01) KD2.
  • TSB_2079190_4 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information when there is intervention by emergency assist; PPE/PPC.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.