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2024 Audi RS 6 Avant

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+2 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 19, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant, most frequently naming the electrical and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 764 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Engine150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
25V900000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Dec 19, 2025
356,894 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.Manufacturer number 90TVView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Sep 22, 2026

My Audi RS6 has experienced a failure involving the engine cooling system/water pump that requires repair. This appears to be a recurring issue among C8 RS6 owners. Other owners have reported water-pump failures, coolant loss, overheating, drivetrain malfunction warnings, turbo underboost faults, and vehicles entering reduced-power or limp mode. Audi has also issued technical service information addressing coolant-pump leakage and related cooling-system problems. I am asking NHTSA to investigate this issue because the potential safety consequences appear to extend beyond an expensive mechanical repair. If the cooling-system failure occurs while driving, the vehicle may overheat, display urgent coolant warnings, enter reduced-power/limp mode, or require the driver to immediately pull off the road. A sudden or significant reduction in available engine power can be dangerous, particularly while merging onto a freeway, passing, crossing traffic, or driving at highway speeds. Likewise, an overheating vehicle may force the driver to stop unexpectedly in an unsafe location. There appear to be numerous RS6 owners reporting similar water-pump and cooling-system failures, including vehicles with relatively low mileage. Because this failure can potentially affect propulsion and the driver’s ability to safely continue driving, I believe the frequency, root cause, affected production range, and safety consequences warrant investigation. My vehicle is outside the factory warranty and I am paying for the repair myself. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate whether this represents a safety-related defect affecting the C8 Audi RS6 and related vehicles.

NHTSA ID
11766216
Incident
Sep 12, 2026
Electrical
Filed Sep 22, 2026

My Audi RS6 has experienced a recurring central locking/door latch malfunction. The vehicle displays a “Central Locking System Malfunction” warning and the affected door does not operate normally. This appears to be a known issue affecting the C8 Audi platform. Audi has issued a Technical Service Bulletin addressing front and rear door-lock failures on the RS6 and other related models. Audi’s own bulletin describes conditions including doors that cannot be opened from the outside or inside, central-locking/exit-warning messages, and situations where a vehicle is locked but a door can still be opened. The bulletin also identifies faults involving the central-locking mechanism and states that the door-lock manufacturing process was optimized. I am concerned this represents a safety defect rather than simply a convenience issue. A malfunctioning door-lock/latch mechanism may prevent an occupant from opening a door normally during an emergency, or may prevent a door from remaining properly secured when the vehicle is supposed to be locked. This could be particularly dangerous following a collision, fire, or other situation requiring rapid vehicle evacuation. Numerous other C8 RS6/Audi owners have reported similar central-locking and door-latch failures, including replacement of door-lock/latch assemblies. My vehicle is being repaired at my expense because it is outside the factory warranty. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this recurring door-lock failure constitutes a safety-related defect affecting this vehicle population.

NHTSA ID
11766211
Incident
Jun 15, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSB_2082976_2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.

TSB_2074436_3

This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.

TSB_2069331_8

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.

TSB_2067132_4

SERVICE BRAKES

This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.

TSB_2064681_6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.

SM 34-2026

ENGINE

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Audi RS 6 Avant by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025110—
2024Viewing210—
2023010—
2022150—
20214120—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.