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Audi RS 6 Avant Performance
NHTSA safety across every Audi RS 6 Avant Performance model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Audi RS 6 Avant Performance we cover (2025 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant Performance is a high-output performance wagon aimed at enthusiasts who want serious driving capability without sacrificing everyday practicality. Sitting at the top of Audi's RS lineup, it competes in the ultra-premium performance wagon segment and is aimed squarely at well-heeled buyers who want a family hauler that can also embarrass sports cars on an on-ramp.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant Performance is a blank slate. NHTSA has not crash-tested this model in the years we cover, meaning there are no federal star ratings to reference. That is not unusual for low-volume, high-price performance vehicles, but it is a genuine gap shoppers should acknowledge. The absence of a government crash-test score does not mean the car is unsafe, but it does mean you cannot lean on federal independent verification the way you can with higher-volume models. On the positive side, the RS 6 Avant Performance carries zero recalls and zero owner complaints in our covered period. No reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been filed with NHTSA for this model year. That is a clean record, though it also reflects the limited time this vehicle has been on the road and the relatively small number of units in circulation. Audi does equip this generation of the RS 6 with a robust suite of driver-assistance and active-safety technology as standard fitment, which is consistent with brand practice at this price point. Still, without crash-test data, we cannot give this vehicle a MotorCaliber Safety Index score. Buyers should weigh that honestly. The RS 6 Avant Performance is an exceptional machine by most measures, but on the safety-data front, it remains unverified territory.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the RS 6 Avant Performance as one of the most compelling vehicles in its segment, praising its combination of explosive performance, refined ride quality, and genuine cargo utility. The interior quality and technology integration draw consistent admiration. Most reviewers position it as a benchmark for what a practical performance wagon can be at the highest level.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 RS 6 Avant Performance, so there are no federal star ratings available. Shoppers who prioritize independently verified crash-test scores will need to look elsewhere or wait for future testing.
- There are zero recalls on record for the 2025 model year, which is a positive early indicator, though the vehicle is new to market and recall histories often develop over time as the fleet accumulates miles.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, including no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This is a clean complaint record, though low sales volume limits how much weight that data can carry.
- As a low-volume, high-price performance wagon, the RS 6 Avant Performance is unlikely to receive NHTSA crash-test attention in the near term. Buyers who want crash-test reassurance may want to consult IIHS testing records for related Audi platforms or prior model years if available.