NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Audi S6 Safety Ratings
The 2024 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 2024 Audi S6 achieves an exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100. This strong safety profile is consistent across all available federal safety metrics. A single recall has been issued for the vehicle, and NHTSA records show zero owner complaints.
The 2024 Audi S6 Sedan 4 DR AWD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 and a 5-star rollover rating from NHTSA crash-test data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Audi S6 ranks 11 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 | 11 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Audi S6?
The 2024 Audi S6 secures an Exceptional rating with a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, mirroring the 2023 model year's identical score. This stability is notable, particularly given the introduction of a recall campaign for 2024. The defect record sub-score stands at 19 out of 20, reflecting a single recall campaign concerning a back-over prevention camera sensing system. This issue affects a broad spectrum of Volkswagen Group vehicles. Crash protection reaches its maximum at 70 out of 70, driven by a 5-star rollover result and a 9 percent rollover risk, a figure particularly low for a performance sedan. Avoidance technology also scores the maximum 10 out of 10, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard equipment. The absence of owner-reported safety complaints for the 2024 model year, combined with a single, well-defined recall, maintains this robust safety profile.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Audi S6 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Audi S6 achieved a perfect 5-star rollover rating, demonstrating a low 9 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. However, NHTSA did not conduct frontal or side crash-test programs for this model year, leaving those critical safety evaluations unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19493
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Audi S6 have any recalls?
The 2024 Audi S6 carries one recall campaign: a back-over prevention issue involving the sensing system camera, issued by Volkswagen Group of America under a broad 2019-2026 multi-model action. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the data. Shoppers should verify remedy completion by VIN through NHTSA.
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 2024 Audi S6?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2024 Audi S6. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged. No top components have been flagged. This absence of unverified allegations is itself a meaningful data point for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Audi S6?
Any shopper considering this 2-year-old vehicle should run the specific VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool to confirm whether the back-over prevention camera recall has been remedied. An unresolved recall on a used unit is the primary safety action item for this model year.
- NHTSA assigned the 2024 Audi S6 a perfect 5-star rollover rating with a 9 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result on the dynamic test, the only crash-test program completed for this model year.
- One recall was issued for the 2024 model year covering a back-over prevention sensing system camera fault, part of a broad Volkswagen Group campaign spanning 2019-2026 vehicles across multiple models.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2024 Audi S6, meaning no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged in consumer reports for this specific model year.
- The Safety Index of 99/100 held steady from the 2023 model year, with the defect record sub-score landing at 19/20 rather than a perfect 20, directly reflecting the single recall campaign recorded for this year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Audi S6 places
The 2024 Audi S6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Audi S6 safety questions
Was the 2024 Audi S6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 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 2024 Audi S6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Audi S6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Audi S6. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Audi S6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 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 (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19493), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S6 2024.
- 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 11 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.