Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V900000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V201000 Instrument Panel Display Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V601000 Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V861000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V742000 Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V155000 Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V606000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V339000 Engine Cylinder Bore Surface May Develop Cracks NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V159000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V749000 Faulty Side Impact Crash Sensor In Front Doors NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant shows robustness with minimal recalls and complaints. Software-related recalls affect the rearview camera and instrument cluster displays, but no major mechanical failures are reported. Consequently, the model maintains high reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rearview camera | 10,000–20,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
| instrument panel display | 15,000–25,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake fluid replacement
- tire rotation and balance
- engine air filter change
- cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering instrument panel
- rearview camera malfunction
- unresponsive touch controls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.