2022 Audi S6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S6 years
Not enough data 8th of 27 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi S6. That ranks 8th out of 27 S6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Audi S6
Audi S6 C8 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Audi S6 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System3
Engine2
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System375%———
Engine250%———
Structure125%———
Unknown or Other125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 3 complaints
2022: 3202232026: 120261

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Audi S6 recalls (4)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraDec 19, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles

Problem: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

Fix: 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Electrical systemNov 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V861000 · 50,883 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.

Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit; back over prevention:display functionOct 26, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V806000 · 6,076 vehicles

Problem: 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. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

Fix: 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 unitMar 14, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V155000 · 47,238 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My car sat overnight and the next afternoon I drove approx. 3 miles and got a warning to at the engine “coolant temperature too high: let engine run while vehicle is stationary”. I took the car to the local dealership who diagnosed it as “coolant migration” and quoted a repair cost of…

Electrical System · received Aug 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756016

The contact owns a 2022 Audi S6. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts. The “Depress Brake Pedal and Press START button” messages appeared on the instrument panel even though the contact was following the instructions. The contact called an independent…

Engine · received Aug 19, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11480180

unkown. the start of engine not cut on.

Structure · received Aug 19, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11480186

Unknown, the vehicle did not start.. I would like it resent and fix

Electrical System · received Aug 19, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11480250

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi S6?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Audi S6?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Audi S6 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S6 model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.