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  Safety Recalls of Audi RS6 Vehicles

There have been 7 safety recalls for the Audi RS6. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi RS6.

NHTSA Recall #: 22V861000; Nov. 21, 2022

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2022 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A6 Allroad, 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, 2022 Audi A6 Allroad, 2019 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2022 Audi A7, 2021 Audi RS6, 2022 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2022 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2022 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2022 Audi S7
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V155000; Mar. 14, 2022

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2019 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2021 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles. the fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V825000; Oct. 20, 2021

a rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi A4, 2022 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A8, 2022 Audi E-tron, 2022 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q5, 2022 Audi Q7, 2022 Audi Q8, 2022 Audi Rs Q8, 2022 Audi RS6, 2022 Audi S3, 2022 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S8, 2022 Audi SQ7, 2022 Audi SQ8
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V339000; May. 12, 2021

cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Audi Rs Q8, 2021 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2021 Audi SQ7, 2021 Audi SQ8
Component: ENGINE
Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi sq7, rsq8, rs7, rs6 avant, and sq8 vehicles. cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V295000; Apr. 26, 2021

a broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A4, 2019 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A8, 2021 Audi A8, 2020 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi Q8, 2021 Audi Rs Q8, 2019 Audi RS5, 2020 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S4, 2021 Audi S4, 2019 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2020 Audi S8, 2021 Audi S8, 2020 Audi SQ5, 2021 Audi SQ5
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 q7, q8, q5 sportback, sq5 sportback, rs6 avant, rs7, rs q8, 2020-2021 audi s6 sedan, q5, a8, s8, a7, a6 allroad, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, sq5, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V267000; May. 3, 2011

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Audi A6, 2002 Audi A6, 2003 Audi A6, 2004 Audi A6, 2003 Audi RS6, 2002 Audi S6, 2003 Audi S6
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4. 2l engines and manufactured from June 19, 2001, through June 8, 2004.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Audi RS6 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 21, 2022   Electrical System 50,883
Mar. 14, 2022   Electrical System:instrument Panel:fuel Gauge:fuel Level Float/sensor/sending Unit 45,789
Oct. 20, 2021   Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2,857
May. 12, 2021   Engine 15
Apr. 26, 2021   Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly 40,993
May. 3, 2011   Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 5,992
Mar. 18, 2004   Electrical System 172,866


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Audi RS6 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2022 Audi RS6 2
2021 Audi RS6 4
2003 Audi RS6 2