NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Audi S6 Safety Ratings
The 2023 Audi S6 scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 1 recall, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Audi S6 achieved an exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100, a score reflecting its robust safety architecture. This rating is underpinned by a near-perfect defect record and comprehensive crash-avoidance technology. Its maximum rollover rating further strengthens this profile, indicating a vehicle designed with a high degree of occupant protection.
The 2023 Audi S6 Sedan AWD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 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 92 Sedans from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Audi S6 ranks 9 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 99 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.9% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 9 of 92 Sedans tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi S6?
The 2023 Audi S6 posts a Safety Index of 99/100, a six-point gain over the 2022 model year's 93/100, both within the Exceptional band but the 2023 result sitting notably closer to a perfect score. The improvement is traceable through the index components: crash protection earns a full 70 out of 70, crash-avoidance technology earns a full 10 out of 10 with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all listed as standard equipment, and the defect record scores 19 out of 20. That single deducted point in the defect category corresponds to the one active recall involving the back-over camera sensing system. The complaint record for this model year is completely clean, with zero allegations filed across all categories including crash, fire, injury, and death. The rollover rating of 5 out of 5 stars, paired with a 9 percent rollover risk, is the only NHTSA crash-test result on record; frontal and side ratings were not conducted. The 2023 year stands out from its immediate predecessor primarily through that index climb and its zero-complaint standing.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Audi S6 perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Audi S6 earned a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in the rollover crash test, with a 9 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. However, NHTSA did not conduct frontal or side crash tests for this model year. Consequently, these critical safety dimensions remain unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18512
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi S6 have any recalls?
The 2023 Audi S6 carries one recall campaign: a back-over prevention sensing system camera defect issued by Volkswagen Group of America covering certain 2019 through 2026 vehicles across multiple models. No do-not-drive or park-outside advisory is associated with this campaign based on available data. 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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi S6?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2023 Audi S6. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file. No top components have been flagged. Because complaint data reflects unverified consumer allegations, the absence of reports is noted but not treated as a guarantee.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi S6?
Shoppers considering this 3-year-old S6 on the used market should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm whether the back-over camera recall remedy has been completed. An unresolved recall on a used vehicle transfers with ownership and remains the buyer's responsibility to address.
- The 2023 S6 Safety Index of 99/100 represents a six-point increase over the 2022 model year's 93/100, the largest year-over-year gain in recent S6 history within the Exceptional band.
- NHTSA conducted a rollover test on the 2023 S6 and awarded 5 out of 5 stars with a 9 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result, but frontal and side crash tests were not performed, leaving those ratings absent rather than scored.
- One recall is active for this model year, targeting the back-over prevention camera sensing system across a broad range of 2019 through 2026 Volkswagen Group vehicles including this S6; used buyers must verify VIN-specific remedy completion.
- Zero owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 S6, meaning no unverified allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death have been submitted for this specific model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Audi S6 places
The 2023 Audi S6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Audi S6 safety questions
Was the 2023 Audi S6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Audi S6, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 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 2023 Audi S6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 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 2023 Audi S6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Audi S6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Audi S6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 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 (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18512), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S6 2023.
- 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 9 of 92 in the Sedan class for 2023.
- 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.