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2025 Audi A6 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi A6, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

3

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

9

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 A6 and 9 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 3 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
  2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
  3. STRUCTURE:BODY2
  4. AIR BAGS1
  5. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
  6. POWER TRAIN1
  7. UNKNOWN OR OTHER1

2025 A6 Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR · 25V899000

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."

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 25V900000

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."

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:FRONT:RETRACTOR · 25V638000

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.

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.

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2025 A6 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
TSB_2083829_1Oct 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when there is an electrical system fault; control unit for low-voltage power distrbution B1BF4F0.11039294
TSB_2082226_5Oct 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin is an aid for TSB2082223, combined software update 03.11.00/C (28.14/01) KD2*.11039251
TSB_2078794_4Oct 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when the digital key cannot be adapted.11039227
TSB_2070568_7Oct 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).11039213
TSB_2083113_2Oct 26, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYThis bulletin provides information when the rear lid does not open or close fully.11039263
TSB_2080913_6Oct 26, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYThis bulletin provides information when the rear lid does not open or close fully; software version 0231 on DA 0046.11039243
TSB_2081614_2Oct 23, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when the message "Automatic user identifaction failed" appers in the myAudi application.11039248
TSB_2081006_4Oct 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS database when the Bluetooth/Audi smartphone interface connects slowly, or the connection…11039244
TSB_2059363_7Oct 22, 2026SUSPENSIONThis bulletin provides information when the air spring symbol is illuminated; DTC U112100 or C1260F0.11039210
TSB_2083581_1Oct 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis Reporting Oblibation states that technicians need to create a ticket with the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in instances when the high-voltage batteri is totally discha…11039276
TSB_2082976_3Oct 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides information regarding the current top concerns being addressed by the Audi Digital Business Solutions (DBS) team.11039258
TSB_2077962_7Oct 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when the charging cable is shown as eing connected; U01E400.11039223
TSB_2081477_8Oct 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides an overview of the combined software updates for cluster 3; PPE/PPC.11039247
TSB_2080517_5Oct 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.11039239
TSB_2075199_3Oct 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands off detection).11039216
TSB_2083175_3Oct 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when one or more electric exterior door handle cannot be reached after KD2* update.11039266
TSB_2082388_2Oct 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when the start/stop button is sticking or stiff.11039253
TSB_2077443_4Oct 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis service information bulletin provides information when the convernience opening does not work.11039218
TSB_2071770_12Oct 19, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information for all gasoline engines when the MIL is on; DTC P240700 is stored - Fuel leak detection pump.11039214
TSB_2082555_3Oct 16, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database when the sound and bolume settings are lost after a bust sleep cycle.11039256
All 2025 A6 records at NHTSA

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