2023 Audi S6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint 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.
- 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
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.