2022 Audi S6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2022 Audi S6 has 4 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls, with a complaint index of 69, ranking 6th worst among 17 model years. Electrical system issues make up 75% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 50%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 69/100
- #6 of 17 S6 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 18 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Audi S6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (75%)
- Engine2 (50%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle failing to start after multiple attempts, with a message asking to press the brake and start button even though the driver was already doing so.
- One owner described a coolant temperature warning appearing after the car sat overnight and was driven a short distance, diagnosed by a dealer as coolant migration.
2022 Audi S6 recalls
4 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 S6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 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 S6 years
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints and recalls does the 2022 Audi S6 have?
- NHTSA lists 4 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi S6.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Audi S6?
- Electrical System issues lead, making up 75% of complaints, followed by Engine issues at 50% and Structure & Body at 25%.
- How does the 2022 Audi S6 compare to other S6 years?
- The 2022 model has a complaint index of 69 and ranks 6th worst out of 17 model years with data; the 2013 model year has the highest complaint index at 100.
- Does the 2022 Audi S6 have any safety recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering electrical system issues, a fuel level sensor, an infotainment unit, and a rearview camera software error. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Audi S6?
- EPA rates the 2022 Audi S6 at 22 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.