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Audi Rs 6 Avant problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Rs 6 Avant from 2021 to 2026: 8 owner complaints and 21 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2021 (4), 2024 (2), 2022 (1). Best fuel economy: 17 mpg combined (2025).

Audi Rs 6 Avant
Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical5
Transmission & drivetrain2
Steering2
Visibility/Wiper1
Forward collision avoidance1
Engine1
Body & structure1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
202112417
20225117
20231017
20241217
20251117
20261016

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Audi Rs 6 Avant?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2021 (4), 2024 (2), 2022 (1).

How many recalls has the Audi Rs 6 Avant had?

Across 2021–2026, NHTSA lists 21 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).