Audi RS 6 Avant Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Audi RS 6 Avant, across 6 model years (2021–2026). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Audi RS 6 Avant years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RS 6 Avant model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 RS 6 Avant: 4 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2024 RS 6 Avant: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2025 RS 6 Avant: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Audi RS 6 Avant problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Audi RS 6 Avant model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RS 6 Avant | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 RS 6 Avant | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2024 RS 6 Avant | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2023 RS 6 Avant | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 RS 6 Avant | 1 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 RS 6 Avant | 4 | 12 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi RS 6 Avant years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (4), 2024 (2), 2025 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Audi RS 6 Avant?
Electrical System, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Audi RS 6 Avant have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.