14 recalls across 6 model years
The Audi RS 6 Avant has 14 recalls covering 2021 through 2026 model years, with the most serious being a cracked engine cylinder bore on 2021 models that can cause the engine to stall or leak oil, raising the risk of a crash or fire.
The 2021 model year carries the heaviest recall load across several systems. A broken rear axle lock nut can misalign the rear wheels and cause loss of control. The passenger airbag score line may not have been cut correctly, meaning the bag can fail to open properly in a crash or eject plastic fragments into the cabin. Front door crash sensor connectors can detach, delaying the side airbags, curtain airbags, and seatbelt pretensioners in a side impact. A rear seatbelt retractor issue can prevent a child restraint from being properly secured. On the electrical side, a software fault can cause the instrument panel to go blank, taking the speedometer and warning lights with it. There is also a mislabeled brake fluid reservoir cap on 2021 models that can lead to the wrong fluid being added, reducing braking effectiveness.
Spanning 2021 and 2022, liquid spilled in the rear seat can reach the gateway control module and shut it down, causing a sudden drop in engine power. The fuel level sender can stick and display an inaccurate reading, potentially causing the engine to stall from an empty tank the driver did not know was empty.
Rearview camera display failures appear across several years. On 2021 through 2026 models, a software error can prevent the camera image from appearing as intended when reversing. A separate software issue on 2022 models can cause the camera image to fail to appear at all when the vehicle first begins to back up, and the touchscreen unit on 2022 models can also go inoperative, blocking rear visibility through the display. The 2021 model year has an additional rearview camera display fault that can leave the screen blank while reversing. Finally, 2021 models are subject to rear axle misalignment that causes premature or uneven tire wear over time.
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Top 8 of 9 categories across AUDI RS 6 AVANT
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 3 | 21% | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 21% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags | 2 | 14% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
