NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Audi RS 6 Avant Safety Record
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant has not undergone federal crash testing, leaving it without an official NHTSA star rating or a computed Safety Index. The vehicle's record shows a light burden band for recalls and complaints, with two recalls issued and four unverified owner complaints. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. This absence of crash-test data prevents any definitive safety assessment based on federal standards.
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two federal recalls, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant?
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness. No star ratings have been assigned for frontal, side, or rollover protection. This absence of crash-test data means no direct federal assessment of its occupant protection capabilities is available for this model year. Two recalls have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America. Neither recall targets a defect specific to the RS 6 Avant. One addresses the instrument cluster, directly naming the 2021 RS 6 Avant alongside other 2021 Audi models. The second recall, concerning the back-over camera, encompasses a broader range of vehicles. Owner complaints are minimal, with a total of four on record. These complaints report no crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. This low volume of reported issues, coupled with the absence of severe incidents, places the 2021 RS 6 Avant in the Light burden category for owner-reported problems.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant have any recalls?
The 2021 RS 6 Avant is covered by two federal recall campaigns. The first addresses a back-over prevention sensing system camera defect spanning a broad range of Volkswagen Group and Audi models across multiple years. The second targets the electrical system instrument cluster and panel, covering a named group of 2021 Audi models including the RS 6 Avant. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
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.
Reported 2025-12-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL25V201000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.
Reported 2025-03-31
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant?
Four unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 RS 6 Avant. The top reported component category is the Electrical System, which accounts for three of the four allegations. Single unverified allegations also touch Visibility and Wiper systems, Forward Collision Avoidance, Steering, and the Power Train. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant?
Before purchasing a used 2021 RS 6 Avant, run the specific VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether either open recall campaign has been remedied on that individual vehicle. Unresolved recall work transfers with the vehicle regardless of seller.
- The 2021 RS 6 Avant has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Two recalls cover this model year: one for a back-over prevention camera system affecting a wide range of Volkswagen Group vehicles, and one specifically naming the 2021 RS 6 Avant for an electrical system instrument cluster defect.
- Four unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed, with three alleging electrical system issues and one each touching visibility and wipers, forward collision avoidance, steering, and the power train.
- The Light burden band reflects the low volume of recalls and complaints in the federal record and is not a crash-safety grade or a substitute for crash-test results.
FAQ2021 Audi RS 6 Avant safety questions
Was the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi RS 6 Avant 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.