Audi RS6 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 25, 2023 · 43 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Audi RS6, across 1 model years (2003–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (43). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.

Audi RS6
Audi RS6 Avant C8 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Audi RS6 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No RS6 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2003 RS6: 43 complaints, 2 recalls

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 RS6 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Suspension3110
Fuel System, Gasoline510
Power Train310
Electrical System110
Electronic Stability Control110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Fuel System, Other110
Tires110

All Audi RS6 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 RS6432—Suspension

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Frequently asked questions

Which Audi RS6 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (43). 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 RS6?

Suspension, with 31 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Audi RS6 have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.