2025 Audi A6

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2025 Audi A6. Newest first.

• Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

  Dec 19, 2025NHTSA 25V89900027,768 vehicles

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

  Risk and remedy

  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.

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• Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

  Dec 19, 2025NHTSA 25V900000356,894 vehicles

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk and remedy

  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.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Forward collision avoidance4
2. Electrical system2
3. Structure2
4. Latches/locks/linkages1
5. Fuel/propulsion system1
6. Air bags1
7. Lane departure1

Latest complaints

• Sep 16, 2026IL
  Fuel/propulsion system
  I am the lessee of a 2025 Audi A6 e-tron, VIN [XXX], leased new from McGrath Audi in XXX. The vehicle has been defective continuously since delivery and is currently inoperable. Current defect. After Audi applied software update campaign KT2, the vehicle will no longer accept a charge from any…

  I am the lessee of a 2025 Audi A6 e-tron, VIN [XXX], leased new from McGrath Audi in XXX. The vehicle has been defective continuously since delivery and is currently inoperable. Current defect. After Audi applied software update campaign KT2, the vehicle will no longer accept a charge from any source. It will not charge on Level 1 at home, will not charge on my Level 2 home charger, and will not charge at Electrify America DC fast chargers. All three worked before the update. Because this is a battery electric vehicle, a vehicle that cannot charge cannot be driven. Audi has not provided a fix, a workaround, or a date by which a fix will exist. The defect was introduced by Audi's own software and is not attributable to my charging equipment, my electrical service, or my usage. Prior defects. The power trunk/liftgate has failed repeatedly with a recurring dash warning light. It has been presented for this same defect on [X] separate occasions and has never been permanently repaired. It failed again after the most recent repair. I reported this in writing to Audi Customer Care on XXX and again on XXX. [Add any other defects and dates.] Days out of service. The vehicle has been out of service for warranty repair for approximately [X] cumulative business days in thirteen months of a lease. A dated log of every visit, with repair order numbers, is attached. Prior attempts to resolve. I escalated in writing to Audi Customer Care on XXX and XXX, requesting either a permanent repair or a replacement vehicle. Multiple tickets were opened with both McGrath Audi and Audi Customer Care. None produced a permanent repair. I most recently escalated on [Since XXX], requesting repurchase and a manufacturer-paid loaner. [State Audi's response, or "Audi did not respond substantively."] Effect on me. This is my only vehicle and I depend on it for work. I have made every lease payment on time INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

• Jul 8, 2026CA7,017 mi
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Lock
  The contact owns a 2025 Audi A6. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle locked independently, trapping the driver and passengers inside. The failure occurred repeatedly; during the first two occurrences, unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a…

  The contact owns a 2025 Audi A6. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle locked independently, trapping the driver and passengers inside. The failure occurred repeatedly; during the first two occurrences, unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a locking mechanism failure was diagnosed, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was waiting to be towed to the dealer due to the same failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,017.

• Apr 18, 2026CA
  Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control · Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking · Forward collision avoidance › Warnings

  On 04/16/2026 at 10:19 my car became unsafe to drive and I had multiple safety errors including: Active front assist unavailable Adaptive cruise assist unavailable Emergency assist unavailable Traffic sign recognition unavailable Adaptive light malfunction High beam assistant malfunction

• Mar 25, 2026CA
  Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control · Lane departure › Assist · Structure › Body
  The passenger doors fail to open from the outside. The only way to access them is through the driver's door and to use the inside door handles. The dealer is aware of the issue and it was caused by a software update and Audi/VW have no confirmed fix for it. The cruise control does not always…

  The passenger doors fail to open from the outside. The only way to access them is through the driver's door and to use the inside door handles. The dealer is aware of the issue and it was caused by a software update and Audi/VW have no confirmed fix for it. The cruise control does not always operate and gives an erroneous error stating "door open." The dealer has confirmed this error and states there is no repair available. The issue was caused by a software update and Audi has no confirmed fix at the moment. The trunk will not always latch. When closing the trunk goes to the first latch but then fails to fully close. The dealer has made multiple repair attempts and the issue still exists.

• Jan 29, 2026CO
  Electrical system
  The car started with charging issues, Audi said they performed an update that was supposed to fix the problems however they did not complete the update like stated. . The car on 2 occasions while driving MMI screen went blank almost caused me to crash. There was no indication or warnings I took it…

  The car started with charging issues, Audi said they performed an update that was supposed to fix the problems however they did not complete the update like stated. . The car on 2 occasions while driving MMI screen went blank almost caused me to crash. There was no indication or warnings I took it in again where it’s still at. . The vehicle has been in service several times without being repaired. The charging issue has been on going and does not allow charging or disconnects. on several occasions the car driver assist like lane change braking have gone off without warning.even after saving my preference due to it not saving preference. I have called their support we have tried reinstalling the app. I have been told each time at the Audi service it’s something different. Currently where it’s being serviced again it’s now the charging port. And the battery gets to hot and the previous Audi service didn’t complete the update.

• Oct 1, 2025TX
  Air bags · Electrical system · Structure › Body
  While driving slowly through a shopping mall parking lot with my wife and [XXX] son onboard, the vehicle suddenly malfunctioned. The central locking system cycled repeatedly, and a warning briefly appeared mentioning a steering/light malfunction. Immediately afterward, the emergency release cables…

  While driving slowly through a shopping mall parking lot with my wife and [XXX] son onboard, the vehicle suddenly malfunctioned. The central locking system cycled repeatedly, and a warning briefly appeared mentioning a steering/light malfunction. Immediately afterward, the emergency release cables for all four doors deployed externally as if the car had been in a crash, even though no collision occurred. At the Audi dealership (Audi Sugar Land, TX), technicians confirmed by diagnostic scan that: The ABS control module stored a fault for “invalid data.” That invalid data was relayed to the airbag module, which falsely triggered a “crash response active” condition. All four door modules stored crash response faults and deployed the emergency release cables. The issue was confirmed, faults were cleared, but no parts were replaced. This false crash response put my family at risk because it activated emergency safety mechanisms without cause. My concern is that if invalid data can trigger a false crash event, it could also trigger other systems, such as airbags, leading to potential injury. The incident occurred with approximately 1,100 miles on the vehicle, one week after purchase, and immediately following the first 100% charge. The dealer documented the event and consulted Audi Technical Assistance, who authorized release of the vehicle after clearing the codes. This is a serious safety defect because critical systems activated without a real crash, creating unnecessary risk for occupants. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011309This bulletin provides information when the remote start activates the vehicle anti-theft alarm.
• 11011307This bulletin provides information when high beam assist, or traffic sign detection limited, DTC C12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module.
• 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
• 11011296This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
• 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
• 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
• 11011278This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards.
• 11011277This bulletin provides information when the parking brake does not work sporadically; DTC B107BF0 or B10FCF0 stored in the driver assist systems.
• 11011275This TSB provides information when the time/date are difficult to set, or cannot be set.
• 11011274This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts.
• 11011273This bulletin provides information when DTC B187A00 is stored: Park steer assist cancelation (symptom number 98341).
• 11011272This bulletin provides information when the overhead view camera (TopView) calibration fails.
• 11011268This bulletin pertains to complaints/general information regarding SOS Emergency Assist.
• 11011263This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass.
• 11011256This bulletin provides information when the DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit.
• 11011248This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Database when DTCs P0A1A00 + P19F800 are logged in vehicles equipped with Valeo 48V Starter Generator (BSG).
• 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
• 11009998This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
• 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
• 11009979This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a recrdin the PSS database in instances wehre the main menu tiles are missing from the MMI screen in vehicles with MIB3.
• 11009969This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where there are main menu tiles missing with MIB3.
• 11009967This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box.
• 11009966This TSB provides informatin when the Smartphone Interface disconnects/deactivates unexpetedly with Apple CarPlay.
• 11009965This bulletin provides information when the calendar function is not available.
• 11009954This bulletin provides infomration related to Driver assist systems: parking aid, maneuver assist, rear cross-traffic assist not working (DTC U111000, U112300).
• 11009952This bulletin provides informatin whem the individual overhead view cameras are inoperative (picture is blurry or fogged up), DTCs B200FFA, B127C04, C12AE02.
• 11009951This TSB provides information when the Virtual cockpit has a pixel error.
• 11009945This bulletin provides information when the seat belt and pre sense warnings appear intermittently while driving; DTC B101C07 stored in the airbag module.
• 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
• 11009938This bulletin provides information when there are droning noises/vibrations in tight corners, vehicles with PR number GH4 (quattro with ultra technology).
• 11009936This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.
• 11009920This bulletin states that the use of fuel additives is not permitted.
• 11009380This bulletin provides information about the Audi pre sense warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement.
• 11009378This bulletin provides inormatin when the guages is faulty in the Audi virtual cockpit.
• 11009377This bulletin provides information when the audi virtual cockpit display has semi-circular marks on the edges of the display.
• 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
• 11009373This bulletin provides information when there is a message relating to DTC B130474, B130574 are stored in the airbag control unit.
• 11009370This informational bulletin contains various example images of complaints regarding the front or rear door lock, DTC(s) B122D29, B14FF29 or B122B13.
• 11009364This bulletin provides information when there are creaking noises heard when body twists during braking or steering maneuvers.
• 11009362This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.

Every Audi A6 model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.