Every 2022 Audi S6 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V900000
Dec 19, 2025Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V900000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V861000
Nov 21, 2022Electrical System
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
- Risk
- A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V861000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V806000
Oct 26, 2022Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V806000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V155000
Mar 14, 2022Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge:Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
- Risk
- An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V155000 →
2022 Audi S6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi S6. Audi has issued at least 1,001 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System3
- Engine2
- Structure1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (374)
- Equipment (189)
- Unknown Or Other (119)
- Structure (89)
- Steering (47)
- Service Brakes (34)
Read Audi S6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi S6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“My car sat overnight and the next afternoon I drove approx. 3 miles and got a warning to at the engine "coolant temperature too high: let engine run while vehicle is stationary". I took the car to the local dealership who diagnosed it as "coolant migration" and quoted a repair cost of nearly $5200.”
2022 AUDI S6Aug 10, 2026 · NJ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11756016
“The contact owns a 2022 Audi S6. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts. The "Depress Brake Pedal and Press START button" messages appeared on the instrument panel even though the contact was following the instructions.”
2022 AUDI S6Aug 19, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11480180
Check your S6 by VIN
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