NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Audi RS 6 Avant Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 Audi RS 6 Avant owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant, describing incidents dated December 14, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11704997 · Filed
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…
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #25V900000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 356,894 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 90TV · Owners notified January 14, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
NHTSA #22V861000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported November 21, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 50,883 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 90V2 · Owners notified January 19, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #22V806000 · Equipment — Electrical — Infotainment — Video (TOUCH)Screen/Monitor/Unit · NHTSA notice
Reported October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6,076 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 91Ei · Owners notified June 6, 2023
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading
NHTSA #22V155000 · Electrical System — Instrument Panel — Fuel Gauge — Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit · NHTSA notice
Reported March 14, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 47,238 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 20DN · Owners notified February 17, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #21V825000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported October 20, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,857 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 91CR · Owners notified November 9, 2021
Defect description
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. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety consequence
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Audi RS 6 Avant model years
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