NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Audi RS 6 Avant
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Audi RS 6 Avant is a high-performance luxury wagon occupying a rarefied niche in the US market, aimed squarely at enthusiasts who want supercar-level performance wrapped in a practical, family-friendly body. Sold here from the 2021 model year onward after a long absence, it competes in the premium performance estate segment against a very short list of rivals. Its buyer is affluent, performance-minded, and expects both engineering sophistication and real-world usability.
The 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally regard the RS 6 Avant as one of the most compelling performance vehicles available in any body style, praising its blend of extraordinary straight-line and cornering performance with genuine everyday practicality. Most consider it overqualified for the wagon segment in the best possible way, though they consistently note its premium pricing places it in a very exclusive, self-selecting market.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
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 // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.