2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-tron: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-tron: 2 recalls, 1 owner complaint.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #25V638000 · 2025 · 1,042 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 gti, golf r, Audi a5, a6 sportback e-tron, s5, s6 sportback e-tron, 2026 q4 sportback e-tron, and q4 e-tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors May have been damaged during production.
Why it matters: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt May not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #25V899000 · 2025 · 27,768 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss)…
Why it matters: An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-tron have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-tron. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-tron problems?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (1).
Where can I get a 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-tron repair manual?
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