Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Audi S6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Audi S6 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints 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 #22V861000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V806000 Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V155000 Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Audi S6 demonstrates reliability with minimal recalls and owner complaints, mostly related to the electrical system. This positions it as above-average in reliability with mostly routine maintenance required over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 50,000–85,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| structure | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | rare |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | rare |
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 every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission service at 40,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement as needed
- Engine air filter replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Electrical system warnings
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake performance issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Audi S6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.