2022 Audi RS 6 AvantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-806 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Power train10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2022 Audi RS 6 Avant recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

69%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 25V-900 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles · 246,281 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2024 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 22V-861 · Nov 21, 2022 · 50,883 vehicles · 48,067 repaired

Risk. A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2025 Q1

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 22V-806 · Oct 26, 2022 · 6,076 vehicles · 5,435 repaired

Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2024 Q4

Fuel gauge: fuel level float/sensor/sending unit

Recall 22V-155 · Mar 14, 2022 · 47,238 vehicles · 44,364 repaired

Risk. An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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93%repaired · 2023 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-825 · Oct 20, 2021 · 2,857 vehicles · 2,659 repaired

Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other RS 6 Avant year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RS 6 Avant median. How we score

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In owners' words

What RS 6 Avant owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Repair (component replacement) performed under Audi recall 27BQ (or 27BQ_DLR_LAUNCH) for faulty starter-alternator that can cause immediate catastrophic failure of all electrical systems affecting powertrain, steering, suspension, safety features, and emissions equipment has failed after 12 months…
Complaint 11704997 · Dec 15, 2025

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