2022 Audi RS 6 Avant Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (1 complaint). 5 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
5recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant problems

  • Electrical system
    1100%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    1100%
  • Steering
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi RS 6 Avant complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi RS 6 Avant. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2022 Audi RS 6 Avant recalls (5)

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-900 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles

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.

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.

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 22V-861 · Nov 21, 2022 · 50,883 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit

NHTSA recall 22V-806 · Oct 26, 2022 · 6,076 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Electrical system › Instrument panel › Fuel gauge › Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit

NHTSA recall 22V-155 · Mar 14, 2022 · 47,238 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 21V-825 · Oct 20, 2021 · 2,857 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

2022 Audi RS 6 Avant engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo hybrid8-speed automaticAWD15 / 22 / 17

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant, the most recent from December 19, 2025 (camera). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.