The Lemon Index2022 Audi A6. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Backup camera | 67% |
| Engine | 33% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 33% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 5
25V900000 Dec 2025 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect. 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.
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.
22V861000 Nov 2022 Electrical System
Defect. 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.
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.
22V806000 Oct 2022 Equipment / Electrical / Infotainment / Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
Defect. 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,
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.
22V368000 May 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.
22V155000 Mar 2022 Electrical System / Instrument Panel / Fuel Gauge / Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit
Defect. 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.
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.
Manufacturer communications 1132
Audi filed 1132 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | 23 / 32 / 26 | Premium | $3,000 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Auto (AM-S7) | 4WD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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