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Model year 2025 · Audi

2025 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A6, A6 ALLROAD, RS 6 AVANT, S6.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V900000December 19, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
25V899000December 19, 2025Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V900000Manufacturer no. 90TV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2025
Owner notification
January 14, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
356,894 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6
Not reported – July 10, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6, A6 ALLROAD, RS 6 AVANT, S6

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V900000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V899000Manufacturer no. 69D8

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2025
Owner notification
February 16, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,768 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6
July 29, 2025 – November 5, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V899000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 22, 2025.