The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V226000·Announced 2025-09-04

2025 Audi Q6 and SQ6 E-TRON recalled for rearview camera malfunction

Certain 2025 Audi Q6 and SQ6 E-TRON vehicles have a software defect that can delay or disable the rearview camera image, reducing rear visibility when shifting into reverse. Volkswagen is updating the camera control unit software free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a rear visibility safety defect affecting a critical safety system. The source describes the hazard as increasing the risk of injury or crash. No injuries or deaths have been reported in the source material, so per the rubric, the maximum score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q6 and SQ6 E-TRON vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after the driver shifts the vehicle into reverse. This defect violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111 (Rear Visibility) requirements.

A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of the area behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or collision during reversing maneuvers.

The recall involves approximately 98 vehicles. The affected models are the 2025 Audi Q6 E-TRON and 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback E-TRON. Volkswagen mailed owner notification letters on May 20, 2025.

Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software at no charge to owners. Owners should contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298 to schedule an appointment. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 888-275-9171) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2025 AUDI Q6 E-TRON
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • rear-visibility
  • camera-malfunction
  • crash-risk
Affected units
98

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • Q6 E-TRON
  • SQ6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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