Audi Q6 e-tron airbag control unit repair⁽²⁾

What should be considered with Audi Q6 e-tron airbag control units?

The airbag control unit in the Audi Q6 e-tron evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and belt tensioners, and reports faults via the airbag warning light. Airbag24 repairs the control unit you send in, which is your own unit.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The airbag system is safety-critical, and a defective control unit can impair the function of the entire system.

Our repair work covers inspecting, repairing and testing the control unit and, where required, erasing the crash data. Work on the airbag system should be left to a specialist workshop.

Which Audi Q6 e-tron generations are there?

The Audi Q6 e-tron is available in two series: the 1st generation (since 2024) and the 1st generation Sportback (since 2025). Both belong to the first generation of the model and differ mainly in their body style.

• 1st generation (since 2024) – base model of the Audi Q6 e-tron as an electric SUV
• 1st generation Sportback (since 2025) – variant with a coupé-style body

The base model has been on the market since 2024, and the Sportback variant was added in 2025. The model year and specification therefore matter when assigning a unit. If you are unsure which series your vehicle belongs to, the vehicle identification number (VIN) will help.

How do I identify my Audi Q6 e-tron airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. The model year and equipment of your vehicle must also be considered when assigning it.

The following part number is listed for the Audi Q6 e-tron. This list does not claim to be complete:

• 85E959655AM

The fault memory may show codes such as 65535 (control unit faulty) or 00588 (igniter, driver-side airbag, resistance fault). However, a single fault code alone does not prove a defect; a specialist workshop will clarify this.

What airbag equipment does the Audi Q6 e-tron have?

The Audi Q6 e-tron comes with front, side and head airbags as standard. Depending on the market and trim level, a centre airbag between the front seats is added.

The equipment includes front airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags at the front and rear, and head airbags in both rows of seats. Which modules are actually fitted in your vehicle depends on its specific equipment.

The steps to a repair are as follows: have the fault memory read out, the battery disconnected and the control unit removed by a specialist workshop. Then create a repair order online and send the control unit to us.

Processing usually takes 3–4 working days (testing, repairing, checking). The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — no coding or programming is required.