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2024 Audi RS 6 Avant

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

1Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI RS 6 AVANT

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.

VERDICT

The 2024 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.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

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.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other RS 6 Avant years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi Rs 6 Avant 2024. Methodology · Disclosure