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US recalls (3)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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.
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
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) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
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.
Seat belts: front, retractor
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2025-12-19 · campaign 2025-712
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not work properly to secure a child seat.
Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but isn't properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear outboard seat belt(s).
Visual system
2025-12-19 · campaign 2025-713
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the rearview camera software.
Owner complaints (3)
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi S6. Among 19 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Audi S6.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Audi S6 e-tron 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2025 Audi S6 Sedan 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
| 2025 AUDI S6 SPORTBACK E-TRON 4 DR AWD | – | 5★ | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Audi S6 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S6 2.9 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.