2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 2, 202618,000 miNYElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact was no longer able to charge the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was no fix for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11768482 · source
2. Filed Sep 7, 2026NCElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Sudden complete loss of propulsion while driving, with no opportunity to safely leave the travel lane; failure repeated again seven miles later after vehicle restart. Once propulsion is lost the driver has 1 to 2 seconds before multiple loud banging noises and the vehicle shuddering to an immediate stop without the driver using the brake pedal. The warning on the dash was "High Voltage Electrical System Fault" all in red.

   NHTSA complaint #11762624 · source
3. Filed Aug 27, 2026IAElectrical SystemSeats & Seat BeltsSteering

   I am reporting an unresolved safety defect involving my Audi Q6 e-tron. Before August 5, 2026, the vehicle had repeated intermittent electronic/system malfunctions, including safety warnings, systems becoming unavailable, loss of audio, Apple CarPlay failures, “technical error” messages, and the interface freezing on loading screens even after restarting. I have photos and videos documenting many of these issues. The vehicle was taken to an Audi dealer on August 5 and…

   NHTSA complaint #11759945 · source
4. Filed Aug 9, 2026MOElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving my Audi Q6 e-tron on the highway, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion and nearly all vehicle electrical/display functions. The instrument cluster and dashboard went completely black, and the vehicle would no longer respond to accelerator input. I was able to get the vehicle to the side of the highway. After the failure, the vehicle could not be restarted or driven. The dashboard and vehicle controls remained inoperative, and I was…

   NHTSA complaint #11755739 · source
5. Filed Jul 5, 2026TXElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   For more than three months, my Audi Q6 e-tron has been sitting at the dealership with an unresolved issue that they have failed to diagnose or repair. This prolonged inaction is unacceptable, and the near-total lack of communication or meaningful updates only compounds the problem. It is alarming that a premium vehicle equipped with advanced safety technology remains inoperable for such an extended period. This situation raises serious concerns about both the reliability of…

   NHTSA complaint #11748366 · source
6. Filed Jul 5, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On XXX, I was driving my Audi Q6 e-tron southbound on [XXX] in the HOV lane at highway speed with my family inside. Without warning, the vehicle suffered a complete power failure, dropping instantly to zero acceleration.Because I had no propulsion, I was forced to coast the unpowered vehicle across three lanes of active traffic to reach the right shoulder. Trailing traffic approaching quickly from behind narrowly avoided rear-ending us, and the vehicle side-slipped multiple…

   NHTSA complaint #11748354 · source
7. Filed Jun 9, 2026AZDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   CENTRAL LOCKING MALFUNCTION. Central locking malfunction will lock my kids INSIDE my car and my key not work. It will also lock me inside the car and the emergency not work. There is a class action lawsuit for this!!! And all of my electrical will completely go out.

   NHTSA complaint #11742858 · source
8. Filed May 31, 2026NCElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   On May 6, 2026, while operating the vehicle on a neighborhood street, the vehicle experienced a sudden, violent, and dangerous failure. After accelerating away from a stop sign, the vehicle was traveling at approximately 20-25 mph when, simultaneous with a warning message, it came to an immediate and abrupt stop. A number of error messages appeared in rapid succession on the vehicle’s MMI. Those messages referenced, among other things, drive battery errors, a major…

   NHTSA complaint #11741094 · source
9. Filed May 15, 2026CAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The car software at times disables all driving assistance features. The car also shuts down often with warning. Dealership cannot do anything or find a solution. It’s not safe to drive these vehicles

   NHTSA complaint #11738214 · source
10. Filed Apr 30, 2026CODriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    [XXX] purchased a 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron (VIN: [XXX] ) on July 10, 2025. **Dec. 1–8, 2025 (4,236 mi):** Brought to Audi Denver with lane assist/front collision unavailable, driver profile error, and instrument cluster restarting while driving. Service Advisor Jeremy Bylsma diagnosed software issues and performed a KD2 update per TSB 2077141/4. Loaner provided. **Jan. 6, 2026 (4,773 mi):** Returned to Audi Denver reporting rear trunk would not fully close. Service Advisor Mathew…

    NHTSA complaint #11734950 · source
11. Filed Apr 22, 2026CAElectrical System

    While driving in the far left fast lane at approximately 70mph the vehicle suddenly began to show multiple malfunctions to include the following but not the complete list. Malfunctions noted High Voltage Malfunction, Chassis Malfunction, Suspension Malfunction, Driver Assist Malfunction. The vehicle then proceeded to slow down and I lost acceleration. Another alert showed regarding auto-braking. So with my wife and child in the car I had to cross four lanes of traffic to get…

    NHTSA complaint #11733000 · source
12. Filed Mar 27, 2026FLElectrical SystemSeats & Seat BeltsSteering

    The vehicle exhibits multiple critical safety defects that pose a severe risk to my life and the lives of my children. Most notably, the steering system performs sudden, unintended maneuvers and the steering wheel moves with dangerous abruptness without driver input. Additionally, severe electrical failures frequently prevent the doors from opening or the vehicle from powering down, creating a high risk of entrapment. The seat belts frequently jam, making it impossible for…

    NHTSA complaint #11727428 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology