NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Audi RS 6 Avant Safety Record
The 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant, federal data offers a narrow safety profile. No comprehensive crash-test ratings are available from NHTSA, meaning this model year carries no overall star rating or computed Safety Index. The recall and complaint record is notably light, with only one recall campaign initiated and no owner complaints filed with the agency. This limited data set does not raise immediate alarms, though prospective buyers must consider the absence of crash-test performance alongside its minimal recall history.
The 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign related to the back-over prevention sensing system camera, 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant?
The 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant has no owner complaints on file with NHTSA. This means no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been submitted for this model year. Its federal record shows only one recall, placing it in the Light recall and complaint burden band. This recall addresses the back-over camera sensing system, a component affecting low-speed pedestrian and obstacle detection, not high-speed crash dynamics. As NHTSA has not crash-tested this vehicle, nor are there tested sibling years in the data, the federal record for the 2023 RS 6 Avant is based solely on this limited administrative information.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant have any recalls?
The 2023 RS 6 Avant is covered by one recall campaign: a back-over prevention issue tied to the sensing system camera, issued by Volkswagen Group of America under the Audi brand. The recall spans a wide range of model years across multiple models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this campaign. Shoppers should check their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the remedy has been completed.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant, meaning no crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities have been reported to the agency for this model year. No top components are flagged. The absence of complaints is a data point, not a safety certification, and any future filings would represent unverified consumer allegations until investigated.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant?
The 2023 RS 6 Avant’s sole recall to date addresses a critical safety function: the back-over camera. While important for preventing low-speed collisions, this specific recall does not affect the vehicle’s fundamental crashworthiness. Shoppers of this model year should verify that the remedy has been applied to any individual vehicle by checking its VIN on nhtsa.gov. Open recalls transfer with ownership and are completed at no cost at a franchised dealer.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant, so no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for this model year, covering the back-over prevention sensing system camera across a broad range of Volkswagen Group vehicles including this Audi.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 RS 6 Avant, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal database for this year.
- Prospective buyers should verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov whether the camera recall has been completed on any specific 2023 RS 6 Avant they are considering.
FAQ2023 Audi RS 6 Avant safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 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 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 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 2023.
- 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.