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2024 Audi S6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

23/100

#11 most-complained of 14 S6 years

The 2024 Audi S6 has 0 owner complaints and 1 recall on file with NHTSA, giving it a complaint index of 23. Among 14 model years, it ranks 11th worst, meaning it fares better than most other S6 years.

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 2024 Audi S6 problems

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

No component data.

2024 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.

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 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
2022No verdict694422
2023No verdict150122
2024No verdict230122
2025No verdict773122

All Audi S6 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Audi S6 reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2024 Audi S6 and a complaint index of 23, which ranks 11th worst out of 14 model years with data, making it one of the better years relative to other S6 model years.
Does the 2024 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Audi S6, involving the collision avoidance and camera system, where 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 mpg city, and 26 mpg 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, and 2016 Audi S6 carry an 'Avoid' verdict, with complaint indexes of 100, 92, and 85 respectively, all higher than the 2024 model's index of 23.

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.