2 recalls covering model years 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Reported Dec 19, 2025 · Campaign 25V899000 · Model years: 2025
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 on the rear seat belts may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet federal occupant protection and seat belt standards.
Some Audi and Volkswagen vehicles, including the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, have a seat belt problem. A metal bar inside one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during manufacturing.
Audi problem guides that cover the S6 Sportback E-TRON
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Audi S6 Sportback E-TRON. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
Model year
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
2025
1
0
0
0
Audi S6 Sportback E-TRON recall questions
How many recalls does the Audi S6 Sportback E-TRON have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-TRON. 2 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Audi E-Tron Models: Rear Seat Belt May Not Lock" (NHTSA campaign 25V899000), reported Dec 19, 2025.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Audi S6 Sportback E-TRON?
No. None of the 2 Audi S6 Sportback E-TRON recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Audi S6 Sportback E-TRON has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Audi dealer, including for second owners.
Buying a used S6 Sportback E-TRON?
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: