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Audi RS 6 Avant Performance Safety
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 has not been rated by NHTSA, leaving its overall safety performance unassessed. No star ratings for overall, frontal, side, or rollover crash protection are available for this model year. The agency has also not published any data regarding recalls or owner complaints. Without federal testing or incident reports, no Safety Index score can be computed.
For the 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant Performance, federal safety data remains entirely absent. NHTSA has not published crash-test star ratings for this model year, which is a common outcome for high-cost, low-volume vehicles. This lack of government testing means consumers cannot assess its crashworthiness through independent federal verification. No recalls or owner complaints have been filed for the 2025 RS 6 Avant Performance, and there are zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in NHTSA's database. This clean record reflects both the limited time the vehicle has been available and its small production numbers. Audi has equipped this RS 6 generation with a comprehensive suite of standard driver assistance and active safety technologies, aligning with the brand's approach for vehicles in this price bracket. However, without any crash-test data, a NHTSA Safety Index score cannot be computed for this model. Prospective buyers should consider this lack of empirical safety data.
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.