2022 Audi A6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 A6 years
The 2022 Audi A6 has only 2 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 16 model years tracked. It ranks 16th (best) but carries 5 recalls, including an engine control unit issue that can cause stalling.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 30 hwy
Top 2022 Audi A6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (50%)
- Other1 (50%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
What owners report
- Rearview and surround camera views intermittently fail, sometimes going fully or partially black.
- Dealers acknowledge the camera problem but in at least one case had no fix ready.
- Owners connect the camera failures to the same issue covered by an official recall on 2022 Audi A6 models.
2022 Audi A6 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
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.
- NHTSA 22V861000Nov 21, 2022Electrical System50,883 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
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.
- NHTSA 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Other6,076 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
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.
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.
2022 Audi A6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other A6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Audi A6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Audi A6 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 16 model years with data, and ranks 16th out of 16 (best) for reported problems.
- Does the 2022 Audi A6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Audi A6, covering the engine control unit, electrical system fuel sender, infotainment unit, rear seat liquid intrusion, and a rearview camera software issue.
- What is the main complaint area for the 2022 Audi A6?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints, tied with Visibility & Wipers at 50%.
- Should I avoid the 2022 Audi A6?
- No. Among Audi A6 model years, 2022 has the fewest complaints and the lowest complaint index, so it is not a year to avoid relative to other A6 years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Audi A6?
- The EPA rates the 2022 Audi A6 at 24 mpg combined (21 city/30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.