2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Backup Camera Software Recall (25V226)

Recall 25V226 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron in recall 25V226?

The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 and Q6 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Is it safe to drive a 2025 Q6 E-Tron with recall 25V226?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the software.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V226?

Recall 25V226 covers 98 vehicles: 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron; 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron.

NHTSA lists 98 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Q6 E-Tron backup camera software recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the rearview camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 916C.

When was recall 25V226 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 25V226 to NHTSA on April 9, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 20, 2025.

This recall was filed 18 months ago. If your Q6 E-Tron was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Q6 E-Tron is part of recall 25V226?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V226 is open on your Q6 E-Tron, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Q6 E-Tron vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Q6 E-Tron owners do about recall 25V226?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V226000 applies to your Q6 E-Tron.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Audi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any software symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Q6 E-Tron owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the rearview camera.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 25V226 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 31 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the rearview camera. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron: 31 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera

Can recall 25V226 make my Q6 E-Tron a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Rearview camera faults are frequently fixed with a software update, but owners report the screen going black again weeks later. If that happens with your 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron, each return visit should be documented.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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