2022 Audi S6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
69/100
#5 most-complained of 14 S6 years
The 2022 Audi S6 has 4 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 69, ranking 5th worst among 14 model years with data. Electrical System issues make up 75% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 18 city / 28 hwy
Top 2022 Audi S6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (75%)
- Engine2 (50%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle failing to start after multiple attempts, with a 'Depress Brake Pedal and Press START button' message displayed even when instructions were followed.
- One owner reported a coolant temperature warning telling the driver to let the engine run while stationary, diagnosed by a dealership as coolant migration.
- This warning appeared after the car sat overnight and was driven only a short distance, on a vehicle with low mileage.
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
- Is the 2022 Audi S6 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2022 Audi S6, with a complaint index of 69, ranking 5th worst out of 14 model years with data. It is not among the most complaint-heavy S6 years, but Electrical System problems stand out.
- What are the most common problems on the 2022 Audi S6?
- Electrical System issues account for 75% of complaints, followed by Engine issues at 50% and Structure & Body at 25%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2022 Audi S6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Audi S6, covering collision avoidance camera software, an electrical system liquid-spill hazard, an infotainment main unit replacement, and a fuel level sender issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Audi S6 compare to other S6 years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 69 is lower than the worst years like 2013 (100) and 2014 (92), which carry an 'Avoid' verdict, but higher than newer years like 2021 (8) and 2023 (15).