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2023 Audi S6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

15/100

#12 most-complained of 14 S6 years

The 2023 Audi S6 has a complaint index of 15, one of the lowest among the 14 model years with data, and ranks 12th worst out of those years. NHTSA lists 0 complaints and 1 recall, for a rearview camera software issue.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 26 hwy

Top 2023 Audi S6 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2023 Audi S6 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2023 Audi S6 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
26 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.

2023 compared with other S6 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’13’14’15’16’17’18’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021No verdict801022
2022No verdict694422
2023No verdict150122
2024No verdict230122
2025No verdict773122

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Audi S6 reliable?
NHTSA data shows 0 complaints for the 2023 Audi S6 and a complaint index of 15, which is low compared to other years, ranking 12th worst out of 14 model years tracked.
Does the 2023 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Audi S6, covering a software error that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. The remedy is a free dealer software update.
What is the worst year for the Audi S6?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2013 Audi S6 has the highest complaint index at 100 and is flagged as Avoid, followed by the 2014 model at 92, also flagged as Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi S6?
The 2023 Audi S6 gets an EPA-rated 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.
How does the 2023 Audi S6 compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 15, the 2023 model ranks better than most other S6 years, including 2013, 2014, 2016, 2015, and 2017, which carry Avoid or Caution verdicts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.