Is the 2024 Audi S6 reliable?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2024 Audi S6, and it carries a complaint index of 25, which ranks 13th worst among 17 model years. That places it among the lower-complaint years for this model.

Does the 2024 Audi S6 have any recalls?

Yes, one recall. Audi is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles, including the 2024 S6, because a software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying correctly. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Audi S6?

The EPA rates the 2024 Audi S6 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.

Which Audi S6 model years should be avoided?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Audi S6 are rated Avoid due to higher complaint indexes (100, 94, 75, and 88 respectively). The 2024 model year is not among the years flagged for avoidance.

2024 Audi S6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2024 Audi S6 has zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA and one recall, for a software error affecting the rearview camera display. Its complaint index of 25 ranks it 13th worst out of 17 model years, meaning most other years have more reported problems.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 25/100; #13 of 17 S6 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2017; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 22; 19 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2024 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.

2024 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.

2024 compared with other S6 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2022	No verdict	69	4	4	22
2023	No verdict	19	0	1	22
2024	No verdict	25	0	1	22
2025	No verdict	81	3	1	22

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Audi S6 reliable?: NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2024 Audi S6, and it carries a complaint index of 25, which ranks 13th worst among 17 model years. That places it among the lower-complaint years for this model.
Does the 2024 Audi S6 have any recalls?: Yes, one recall. Audi is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles, including the 2024 S6, because a software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying correctly. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Audi S6?: The EPA rates the 2024 Audi S6 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.
Which Audi S6 model years should be avoided?: Based on NHTSA data, the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Audi S6 are rated Avoid due to higher complaint indexes (100, 94, 75, and 88 respectively). The 2024 model year is not among the years flagged for avoidance.