2025 Audi S6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2025 Audi S6 has a complaint index of 81, the 4th-worst among 17 model years NHTSA tracks for this model. NHTSA logs 3 owner complaints and 1 recall, with electrical system issues making up 67% of reported problems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 81/100
- #4 of 17 S6 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Audi S6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (67%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (33%)
- Fuel System1 (33%)
- Lane Departure1 (33%)
- Structure & Body1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2025 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.
2025 Audi S6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 27 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.
2025 compared with other S6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Audi S6 reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 81 for the 2025 Audi S6, ranking it 4th worst out of 17 model years with data. The sample size is small, just 3 complaints, but electrical system problems dominate.
- What problems does the 2025 Audi S6 have?
- NHTSA's top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 67% of complaints. Owners also reported single complaints each for Engine, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Fuel System, Lane Departure, and Structure & Body.
- Does the 2025 Audi S6 have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 25V900000 covers a software error that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying correctly. It is not a do-not-drive recall, and Audi dealers update the software free of charge.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Audi S6?
- EPA rates the 2025 Audi S6 at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.
- How does the 2025 Audi S6 compare to other S6 years?
- Its complaint index of 81 is higher than most other S6 years except 2013 (100), 2014 (94), and 2016 (88), which are rated Avoid based on much higher complaint counts.