NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Audi S6 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Audi S6 scores 93 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 4 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Audi S6 achieves an Exceptional band rating, with a NHTSA Safety Index of 93/100. This score reflects full credit for crash protection and a strong defect record. While four active recall campaigns temper the overall assessment, the 2022 S6 presents a genuinely strong safety profile.
The 2022 Audi S6 holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100 and a 5-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Audi S6 ranks 23 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
| NHTSA Safety Index | 93 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.9% |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 23 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi S6?
Four recall campaigns define the safety profile of the 2022 Audi S6. Three of these were initiated within the 2022 calendar year, addressing issues with the electrical system, the infotainment unit, and the fuel-level sender. A fourth recall, concerning the rearview camera, extends across a broad spectrum of Volkswagen Group models, including the S6. Despite these recalls, the 2022 S6 shows a meaningful improvement over the prior model year, achieving a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. This three-point gain from the 2021 model's 90 out of 100 is largely due to a near-perfect defect record score of 16 out of 20 and a maximum crash-protection score of 70 out of 70. The vehicle's avoidance technology sub-score is 7 out of 10; forward collision warning and electronic stability control are standard, but the absence of lane departure warning limits this score. Notably, NHTSA records show no owner complaints for the 2022 Audi S6.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Audi S6 perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Audi S6 earned a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's rollover test, with a 9 percent rollover risk and a passing dynamic tip result. This is the only NHTSA crash-test rating available for the S6. No overall, frontal, or side crash tests were conducted; therefore, these results are absent and do not indicate performance in those categories.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16556
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes. The 2022 Audi S6 carries four recall campaigns. The components involved are: a back-over prevention camera sensing system, a broader electrical system fault, an infotainment touchscreen and monitor unit, and a fuel-level sending unit and fuel gauge system. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is identified in the data for this vehicle, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
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 SYSTEM22V861000
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
Reported 2022-11-21
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT22V806000
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Reported 2022-10-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT22V155000
Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
Reported 2022-03-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi S6?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi S6. No crash, fire, injury, or death allegations have been submitted. There are no top components flagged and no recent reports on file. While the absence of complaints is notable, it reflects only what has been reported to NHTSA and does not constitute a verified safety certification.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi S6?
Recall activity for the 2022 Audi S6 is a significant concern, with four campaigns issued. Prospective owners should verify that all recall remedies have been completed by an authorized Audi dealer, particularly those addressing the electrical system and fuel-gauge inaccuracies. Verifying the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool is a necessary prerequisite to purchase.
- The 2022 S6 Safety Index rose to 93/100 from the 2021 model's 90/100, a three-point year-over-year gain within the Exceptional band, driven by a maximum crash-protection sub-score of 70/70.
- Four recall campaigns are attached to this specific model year, covering the back-over prevention camera, the electrical system, the infotainment touchscreen unit, and the fuel-level sending unit - three of the four were issued in calendar year 2022.
- NHTSA assigned a perfect 5-out-of-5-star rollover rating with a 9 percent rollover risk, but overall, frontal, and side crash-test ratings were not conducted for this model year and therefore do not exist.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2022 Audi S6, making it one of the cleaner complaint records in its segment for this year, though that figure reflects only formally reported allegations.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Audi S6 places
The 2022 Audi S6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Audi S6 safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi S6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Audi S6, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Audi S6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Audi S6 earned 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 8.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi S6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Audi S6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi S6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi S6. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other S6 years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16556), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S6 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 23 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- 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.