2025 Audi A6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 A6 years
The 2025 Audi A6 has a Complaint Index of 53, ranking 8th worst out of 16 model years, a Caution verdict. It has 6 complaints and 2 recalls so far, with Structure & Body issues making up half of reported problems.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
Top 2025 Audi A6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body3 (50%)
- Electrical System2 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (33%)
- Airbags1 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
- Lane Departure1 (17%)
What owners report
- Owners report the MMI infotainment screen going blank while driving, with no warning, after an incomplete software update.
- Passenger doors reportedly fail to open from the outside, tied to a software update, with no confirmed fix from the dealer.
- Cruise control systems reportedly throw false 'door open' errors and stop functioning correctly.
- Owners describe multiple driver-assist systems going unavailable at once, including active front assist, adaptive cruise, emergency assist, and traffic sign recognition.
- One owner reported the vehicle locking on its own while parked, trapping occupants inside, later diagnosed as a locking mechanism failure at 7,017 miles.
2025 Audi A6 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
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: 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.
- NHTSA 25V899000Dec 19, 2025Seat Belts27,768 vehicles
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: 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.
2025 Audi A6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other A6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Audi A6 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 6 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2025 A6, giving it a Complaint Index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among 16 model years of the A6.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2025 Audi A6?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 50% of reports, followed by Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues, each at 33%.
- Does the 2025 Audi A6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a rearview camera software error and one for a seat belt assembly issue affecting the automatic locking retractor.
- How does the 2025 A6 compare to other A6 years?
- With a Complaint Index of 53, the 2025 A6 ranks worse than years like 2018 (index 20, Best) and 2017 (index 27, Good), but better than 2019 (index 100, Avoid).