2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electrical problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

Continuous alert messages for Emergency Assist Malfunction, Driver Assist is Limited and Central Locking Malfunction. The rear door won't open from the inside or outside. I am not able to lock the vehicle if exited. The vehicle has been to the dealership to be fixed twice and still the issues persist. Even after the vehicle had a recent software update. Which then altered the charging capacity from 80% to 20%. The car was brought back to the dealership to see what was wrong. It took 4 days to figure it out and then I was told it was nothing. This has been happening since I toll possession of the vehicle in Sept 2025. It's random and sporadic. I've also had issues when backing up. The brakes suddenly lock and jolt the car. Nothing is behind the vehicle to prompt this either.

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Electrical · CA

The central locking and keyless proximity systems suffered a catastrophic electronic malfunction. The vehicle completely auto-locked itself from the outside while the vehicle's smart keys, the driver's mobile phone, and a [XXX] child were all inside the cabin. The proximity sensors entirely failed to detect that the key was inside the vehicle, preventing any outside handle access or proximity unlocking. The occupant was temporarily trapped inside the vehicle. The manufacturer is currently holding the vehicle under an active repair order for related backordered high-voltage and electronic control modules from Germany, but has historically lacked a permanent fix for these door latch/locking software failures. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Body, Electrical · FL

I am reporting a severe, life-threatening safety defect involving the central locking system, electronic door latches, and the Multi Media Interface (MMI) control system on my vehicle. While driving, the vehicle has experienced multiple simultaneous malfunctions that pose an immediate risk of injury or fatality to passengers and other motorists: 1. Unintended Door Opening While Driving: The passenger-side vehicle door has popped open completely on its own while the vehicle is in motion at normal driving speeds and was caught by the safety latch. 2. Unintended Fuel/Charge Door Opening: The exterior fuel/charge door unlatches and opens on its own while driving. 3. Passenger Entrapment: The central locking and latching system glitched to the point where a passenger was physically trapped inside and completely unable to exit the car. The authorized dealership service department has diagnosed and confirmed these exact issues across three separate repair visits. The official manufacturer work orders explicitly state: "Door open while driving (replaced door latch)," "Fuel door open while driving found faults in MMI," and Passenger unable to exit car (Updated Software). Despite the dealership replacing the mechanical door latch and identifying electronic control faults within the MMI, I am nervous about operating the vehicle. This is a critical product defect affecting core safety restraint mechanisms. A moving vehicle whose doors spontaneously open or trap passengers inside is entirely unsafe to operate on public roads.

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NC

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Electrical, Seats · IA

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 returned August 12 after service that included a KD2 update. On August 17, while making a left turn through an intersection, the driver’s seat suddenly moved substantially/full rearward as the steering wheel/power steering column moved all the way upward. This changed my driving position while the vehicle was moving. I could no longer properly reach the accelerator and had difficulty maintaining control, creating an immediate risk of losing control or collision. I could not determine whether the vehicle also temporarily failed to respond to accelerator input or whether my inability to reach it was caused entirely by the seat movement. There were no warning lamps, messages, chimes, or other symptoms immediately before or after the event. The vehicle was returned to the Audi dealer and escalated to Audi corporate. A TAC case was opened and a regional case manager assigned. On August 26, the dealer advised there were no fault codes identifying the cause. The dealer did not state that the event had been reproduced and did not identify a failed component. The MMI was reset/updated again, but no definitive cause or repair was identified. The precise failed component is unknown, but the event involved the power driver’s seat and power steering-column positioning systems. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Aug 9, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · MO

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 unable to electronically lock the vehicle. The primary functions that continued to operate were the hazard warning lights and the SOS emergency-call button. An unusual additional symptom was that the steering wheel continued to vibrate intermittently/continuously for hours after the vehicle had become inoperative, indicating that at least some electrical systems remained powered despite the apparent shutdown of the vehicle. Because the vehicle lost propulsion and its primary displays and controls while traveling on a highway, I consider this a serious safety issue. There was no indication that the high-voltage traction battery was depleted. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Audi dealership. The dealership has not yet identified the cause of the failure and has escalated the diagnosis to a specialized Audi technician. I am submitting this complaint because a sudden and unexplained loss of propulsion, instrument displays, and vehicle control systems while driving could create a significant risk of a collision, particularly if it occurs at highway speed or in a location where the driver cannot safely move the vehicle out of traffic.

Filed Jul 5, 2026 · Electrical · TX

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 the vehicle and the dealership’s ability to address critical issues. When safety systems are involved, delays of this magnitude are not just inconvenient—they are dangerous and erode customer trust. I demand that Audi take immediate action to provide a definitive resolution, whether through a successful repair or an appropriate remedy under the vehicle’s warranty and applicable consumer protection laws. Leaving a customer without answers for months while a safety-related issue persists is unacceptable and must be addressed without further delay.

Filed Jul 5, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CA

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 times during the coast. It is a miracle my family survived the maneuver.Once I managed to get the car stopped on the shoulder, the vehicle exhibited erratic and dangerous electronic behavior. The car remained running and flatly refused to shut off despite my attempts. Furthermore, for some completely unknown reason, the steering wheel would not stop moving and shaking back and forth (right and left) entirely on its own while the vehicle was stationary.The California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrived to secure the scene. I used the vehicle's emergency contact button to contact Audi. While waiting, I called Calabasas Audi, where the car was being towed, and spoke to an employee named Ark. Ark stated he had never heard of this happening (the car not shutting off and the steering wheel shaking). He instructed me to push the door lock/unlock button to see if it would reset the system, but this did nothing. The vehicle was completely disabled and unsafe to operate. This severe defect put my family's lives at risk, and I have zero trust in this vehicle. I request an immediate safety investigation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AZ

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.