Audi Rs6 problems
The Audi RS 6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 range, produced by the high-performance subsidiary company Audi Sport GmbH, for its parent company Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, from 2002 onwards.
The first and second versions of the RS 6 were offered in both Avant and saloon forms. The third and fourth generations are only offered as an Avant.
Overview
The "RS" initials are taken from the German: RennSport – literally translated as "racing sport", and is Audi's ultimate 'top-tier' high-performance trim level, positioned a noticeable step above the "S" model specification level of Audi's regular model range line-up. Like all Audi "RS" models, the RS 6 pioneers some of Audi's newest and most advanced engineering and technology, and so could be described as a halo vehicle, with the latest RS 6 Performance having the equal most powerful internal combustion engine out of all Audi models, with the same horsepower and torque as the physically larger Audi S8 Plus. Unlike the A6 and S6, however, the RS 6's engines in the C5 and C6 iterations have not been shared with any other vehicle in Audi's lineup. However, for the C7 generation, the Audi RS 6 has the same 4.0L bi-turbo V8 engine as the Audi RS 7, with both being positioned at the top of the Audi S and RS range, and detuned variants of the same engines are found in the Audi S8, Audi A8, and Audi S6.
Based on the A6 platform, the RS 6's engines are front-mounted and longitudinally oriented, while the transmission is mounted immediately at the rear of the engine in a longitudinal orientation, in the form of a transaxle. Like all S and RS models, the RS 6 is only available with Audi's 'trademark' Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.
The C5 RS 6 was the fourth model to come out of Audi's private subsidiary company, "quattro GmbH". The first was the Audi RS 2 Avant, from a joint venture between Porsche and Quattro GmbH for the Audi marque. The second was the Audi C4 S6 Plus, produced from April 1996 to July 1997. The third was the 2000 Audi B5 RS 4; the fifth was the 2005 Audi B7 A4 DTM Edition saloon, and the sixth was the 2006 Audi B7 RS 4. The seventh and current (as of January 2010) Quattro GmbH model is the latest Audi C6 RS 6.
Production of the original Audi C5 RS 6 began in June 2002 and ended in September 2004. The second Audi C6 RS 6 was introduced at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The original RS 6 (C5) was the first Audi RS variant exported to North America, while the C6 and C7 RS 6 were only sold in Europe, with the C8 RS 6 again being offering in North America.
Main rivals for the Audi RS 6 are the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E 55/E 63 AMG.
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Common Audi Rs6 problems
The Audi RS6 is a high-performance vehicle that can experience some common issues over time. Here are some of the most frequently reported problems based on complaints from owners:
Engine Issues
- Oil Leaks and Low Oil Pressure: Oil leaks and low oil pressure can be caused by a range of issues, including faulty oil pumps, worn bearings, and damaged gaskets. Addressing these problems may involve replacing damaged parts or performing routine maintenance such as oil changes and filter replacements.
- Misfires and Ignition Problems: Misfires and ignition problems may be caused by issues such as faulty spark plugs, ignition coils, or fuel injectors. Turbocharger failure and reduced power can be caused by a range of factors, including worn bearings, damaged seals, or clogged filters. Addressing these issues may involve replacing faulty components or performing routine maintenance such as air filter replacements.
Transmission and Drivetrain Issues
- Gearbox Malfunction and Shifting Issues: Gearbox malfunctions and shifting issues can be caused by worn or damaged transmission components, while clutch and flywheel problems can result from excessive wear and tear.
- Differential and Driveshaft Issues: Differential and driveshaft issues can be caused by worn or damaged components, leading to noise, vibration, or reduced power.
Suspension and Steering Issues
- Failed Suspension Components and Bushings: Suspension components and bushings can wear out over time, leading to noise, vibration, or reduced handling performance.
- Steering Rack and Pump Problems: Steering rack and pump problems can lead to noise, vibration, or reduced steering performance.
Electrical and Electronics Issues
- Malfunctioning Sensors and Control Modules: Malfunctioning sensors and control modules can lead to a range of issues, including reduced performance, reduced fuel efficiency, or reduced safety.
- Battery and Charging System Issues: Battery and charging system issues can lead to a range of problems, including reduced performance, reduced fuel efficiency, or reduced safety.
Body and Interior Issues
- Paint and Bodywork Problems: Paint and bodywork problems can be caused by a range of factors, including wear and tear, exposure to the elements, or manufacturing defects.
- Interior Component Failures: Interior component failures can be caused by a range of factors, including wear and tear, exposure to the elements, or manufacturing defects.
HVAC System Malfunctions: HVAC system malfunctions can lead to a range of problems, including reduced comfort, reduced safety, or reduced fuel efficiency.
Regular maintenance and inspections, prompt attention to warning signs, and timely repairs and replacements can help keep the Audi RS6 running smoothly and reliably for years to come.
Is the Audi RS6 reliable?
Still, the RS6 Avant is based on Audi's regular A6 model, which we've heard no horror stories about, and because it uses a lot of proven tech from across the range, the RS6 shouldn't be unreliable. Euro NCAP hasn't crash tested the A6 estate, but the standard A6 saloon was awarded a five-star rating back in 2011.
Is Audi RS6 expensive to maintain?
The annual maintenance cost of an Audi RS6 is $1,088.
What is the recall on the Audi RS6 engine?
Audi Recalls RS 6 Avant, RS 7 Because Spills in Backseat Could Cut Power. Audi has issued a recall of over 50,000 cars produced between 2019 and 2022 over an unprotected control module hidden under the rear seats that could, when in contact with liquid, cut engine power and increase the risk of a crash.
How long does RS6 last?
I have heard of quite a few guys with well over 100k on their RS6. Regular maintenance is key to any cars long life, but even more so with the RS6. Mine has 60k trouble free miles.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Audi Rs6 years
We have researched Audi problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Audi Rs6 cars and compiled the top 2 most problematic Audi Rs6 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Audi Rs6 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Audi Rs6 years
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Audi Rs6 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Audi Rs6 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Suspension problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Power train problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Audi Rs6 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 48 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Audi Rs6 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Audi Rs6 vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-19
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-25
- VIN: WUAPV54B23N
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: The contact owns a 2003 Audi RS6. The contact stated that after adding fuel to the vehicle, he noticed that fuel had leaked, and there was a puddle of fuel on the ground on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred routinely when adding fuel in the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V267000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-13
- Date Complaint: 2018-12-13
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THIS WAS NOT A BLIZZAK LM-25. IT WAS A BLIZZAK LM-60. TWICE WITHIN A YEAR, I'VE HAD MY REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE BEADS, SPLITTING ALL THE WAY AROUND ON THE INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON THE PASSENGER REAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75 MPH. IT BLEW OFF AND WENT ROLLING BESIDE AND BEHIND THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE RIGHT HAND SHOULDER. THE CAR WAS PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY WITH SOME DAMAGE OCCURRING TO THE INNER TIRE WHEEL WELL. THE SECOND TIME OCCURRED DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL ROAD, AFTER RECENTLY EXITING THE FREEWAY. THIS TIME IT WAS THE DRIVER'S REAR. WHILE IT SEPARATED, I HEARD AND FELT IT AND PULLED TO THE CURB. THIS TIME THERE WAS DAMAGE DONE TO THE WHEEL WELL AS WELL AS THE BODY TRIM THE GOES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR WHEEL WELLS BENEATH THE DOORS. I HAVE PICTURES.
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-14
- Date Complaint: 2017-12-27
- VIN: WUAPV54B23N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL TANK LEAK FROM TIP OVER VALVE. THERE IS A RECALL ON IT. AUDI RECALL 20L8/JY WAS PERFORMED ON 5/16/2012. BUT THE VALVE STARTED LEAKING AGAIN RECENTLY. I CALLED AUDI OF AMERICA (AOA) THEY HAD ME TAKE THE CAR TO AUSTIN NORTH AUDI DEALER FOR CONFIRMATION AND TAKING PHOTOS. AFTER THE DEALER CONFIRMATION THEY DENIED MY REQUEST TO COVER THE FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT. THEIR REASON WAS: CAR IS TOO OLD, I AM SECOND OWNER, AND THERE IS NO BRAND LOYALTY (THIS IS MY FIRST AUDI). HERE ARE THE AUDI OF AMERICA CASE DETAILS: VIN: [XXXXXX] AUDI RECALL CODE 20L8/JY AUDI CASE #: [XXX] AUDI OF AMERICA REP: SHEMONA (1-800-822-2834 EXT. 43444) CURRENT OWNER: [XXX] OWNER PHONE: [XXX] PLEASE ADVISE IF AOA IS LIABLE FOR REPLACING THE TANK WHEN RECALL DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE OF TIP OVER VALVE LEAK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-05
- Date Complaint: 2014-09-05
- VIN: WUAPV54B23N
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI RS6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE DAILY BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AND BACK SHOCKS ABSORBER, THE TUBING AND THE VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2013-08-23
- VIN: WUAPV54B83N
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI RS6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BOUNCED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER PERTAINING TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-28
- Date Complaint: 2011-08-12
- VIN: WUAPV54B03N
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS RESULTED IN NEEDING TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-15
- Date Complaint: 2011-08-09
- VIN: WUAPV54B03N
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION WOULD OCCASIONALLY SLIP TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC I HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AS I COULDN'T ACCELERATE. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE CAR THAT HAS MUCH MORE POWER THAN MOST VEHICLES SO UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS ACCELERATION SHOULD BE QUICK & FAST. THIS FIRST STARTED WITH ONLY 35~40,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ALL RS6 OWNERS BEGIN TO LEARN THAT THE ONLY TWO WEEK POINTS IN THE CAR ARE THE SUSPENSION AND THE TRANSMISSION. THANKS TO THE NHTSA THE VEHICLES WERE FINALLY RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION FAILURES. NOW WE ARE LEFT WITH A SUBSTANDARD TRANSMISSION DESIGN. I RECENTLY PAID $5000 TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT BY A SHOP THAT GUARANTEES TO FIX THE FACTORY DRAWBACKS. PREVIOUSLY I TOOK IT TO THE AUDI DEALER TO NO AVAIL. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-30
- Date Complaint: 2010-11-01
- VIN: WUAPV64BX3N
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 2003 AUDI RS6 (A6 4.2 V8 BITURBO) FUEL TANK DEFECT: THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARD TO MY 2003 AUDI RS6 SEDAN. AFTER NOTICING A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR IN MY GARAGE THE MORNING AFTER FILLING UP SAID CAR, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER TO HAVE THE CAR INSPECTED AND DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THE CAR'S FUEL TANK IS BROKEN AT THE TOP WHERE THE ROLL OVER VALVE IS BONDED TO THE TANK. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT A 7 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE SUCH A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PROBLEM SUCH AS A LEAKING FUEL TANK. IN MY RESEARCH I HAVE NOW FOUND THAT A SIMILAR PROBLEM EXISTS WITH OTHER AUDI A6 BASED MODELS - AND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL SAFETY RECALL (08V-157) FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, HOWEVER ONLY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SMALLER 18.5 GALLON FUEL TANK. THE 21.7 GALLON TANK IN THE AUDI RS6 (4.2 BITURBO QUATTRO) IS MADE OF THE SAME DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED IN THE SAME WAY AS THE OTHER A6 BASED VEHICLES LISTED IN THE REFERENCED SAFETY RECALL. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE QUITE PREVALENT IN ALL B5 AUDI A6 BASED MODELS (REGARDLESS OF TANK SIZE OR VENT LINE MATERIALS) AND I BELIEVE THAT THE NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE ALL COMPLAINTS AND RECALL ALL 2001-2004 AUDI A6 BASED VEHICLES (INCLUDING THE RS6) AS THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS FAILURE THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN IN VEHICLE SYSTEM THAT IS CRUCIAL TO SAFETY. I CONSIDER MYSELF VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE FUEL AND VAPOR LEAK DIS NOT IGNITE AS IN MY GARAGE IS MY HOMES GAS STORAGE WATER HEATER. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-05
- Date Complaint: 2010-10-17
- VIN: WUAPV54B83N
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: AFTER FILING THE GAS TANK THERE IS GAS LEAKING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE. MECHANIC SUSPECTS THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-20
- Date Complaint: 2010-10-13
- VIN: WUAPV64B33N
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL TANK LEAK- THE PLASTIC ROLL OVER VALVE OF THE FUEL TANK CRACKS AND LEAKS FUEL. I AM NOW ON MY 4TH GAS TANK SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR NEW IN JAN/04. THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED ON EACH INCIDENT. THE REPAIR IS A SIGNIFICANT REPAIR JOB DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL TANK. MY FIRST REPAIR WAS AT 47K MILES, SECOND REPAIR AT 87K MILES, AND MOST RECENT AT 132K MILES. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-17
- Date Complaint: 2010-10-08
- VIN: WUAPV64B63N
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I WOULD SMELL FUEL WHENEVER FILLED TANK ABOVE 3/4TH'S. HAD PERSONAL MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT, DETERMINED IT WAS THE ROLL OVER VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK. CALLED AUDI OF AMERICA, WHICH STATED VEHICLE WAS STILL COVERED UNDER CPO WARRANTY. BROUGHT TO AUDI DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND RELATED PARTS. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-22
- Date Complaint: 2009-01-09
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DRC UNIT (SHOCK/SUSPENSION UNIT) IN VEHICLE IS PROBLEMATIC AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE THAT AUDI HAS NOT ATTENDED TO. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-14
- Date Complaint: 2008-08-19
- VIN: WUAPV54B63N
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 AUDI RS6 WITH REPEAT SUSPENSION FAILURES STEMMING FROM AUDI'S DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC). THE SYSTEM FIRST BEGINS LOSING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE, THEN SLOWLY LEAKS THE FLUID OUT OF THE LINKED DAMPER SYSTEM UNTIL THE CAR IS IN EFFECT RIDING ON THE SPRINGS WITH INADEQUATE DAMPER CONTROL. THE END RESULT IS A VERY POOR DRIVING CAR WITH EXCESSIVE BUMP-STEER AND BOUNCE. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, IT RESULTS IN A UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION DUE TO THE UNPREDICTABLE HANDLING OF THE CAR. I HAVE PUT 12,000 MILES IN THE CAR IN ONE YEAR AND HAVE HAD THE SHOCKS AND CENTRAL ACCUMULATOR VALVES CHANGED 3 TIMES. I FULLY EXPECT TO BE BACK INTO THE DEALER IN 5,000 MILES OR LESS, AND I JUST PICKED THE CAR UP FROM THE DEALER ON THURSDAY, AUG 14TH. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-04
- Date Complaint: 2008-08-05
- VIN: WUAPV54B13N
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: AUDI RS6 DYNAMIC RESPONSE CONTROL (SUSPENSION/STRUTS/HYDRAULICS) FAILURE AFTER 80 MILES. FAILURE FIRST TIME IN 28K MILE CAR. BASED ON NATIONAL SURVEY, AUDI IS RUNNING A 50% OR GREATER FAILURE RATE IN THIS CRITICAL COMPONENT IN THIS EXPENSIVE CAR AND IS NOT PAYING FOR REPLACEMENTS NOR REDESIGNING. *TR
Audi Rs6 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-23
- Date Complaint: 2008-06-26
- VIN: WUAPV54B63N
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) FAILED IN MY CAR, AND I UNDERSTAND IT FREQUENTLY FAILS IN THIS TYPE OF CAR. IT HAS JUMPY HANDLING AND SIDESTEPPING OVER BUMPS ON THE INTERSTATE. ROUNDING CURVES AT SPEED OVER EXPANSION JOINTS IS PLAIN DANGEROUS WHEN THE DRC FAILS. THE CAR BOUNCES, WHEELS LOSE CONTACT AND CAR SIDESTEPS. OBVIOUSLY THE FACT THAT IT REPEATEDLY FAILS IN THESE CARS IS THE ISSUE. *TR
Latest 5 recalls Audi Rs6
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 12 recalls for different components of the Audi Rs6.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Audi Rs6 2021
- Report Received Date: 2023-08-25
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
- Consequence: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.
- Model: Audi Rs6 2021
- Report Received Date: 2022-11-21
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Model: Audi Rs6 2021
- Report Received Date: 2022-10-05
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
- Model: Audi Rs6 2021
- Report Received Date: 2022-03-14
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Model: Audi Rs6 2021
- Report Received Date: 2022-01-26
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
- Consequence: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Latest positive Audi Rs6 car reviews
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Mekhi Sawayn 2024-11-17
Vehicle year: 2003
This car is a blast to drive! It's incredibly fast on the highway and has great acceleration between 80 mph and 130 mph. While it may not handle slaloms as well as a BMW 5 series due to its forward engine resulting in a large moment of inertia, it's dynamite on those sweeping 120 MPH curves. It's been trouble-free and the all-wheel drive allows for surprisingly easy driving on icy roads. The tires, like on many performance cars, may struggle with potholes (an expensive lesson), but they grip extremely well. It gets 25 mpg on the highway at 60 mph, but in heavy traffic, it gets about 15 mpg (and with that 93 octane fuel needed by the 10:1 compression ratio, it's not cheap).
Hipolito Eichmann 2024-10-02
Vehicle year: 2003
My S8 was good, but the RS6 is spectacular! While the interior detail is mediocre, the performance is absolutely wonderful. The only downside is that the NAV system requires a new CD halfway from Philly to NY, but that's a small price to pay for such a fantastic car. In fact, I was so impressed with it that I bought two, despite the disappointment with some of the 'old' equipment.
Ward Fahey 2024-09-27
Vehicle year: 2003
This car is great until I find something faster.
Brenden Blick 2024-09-10
Vehicle year: 2003
This car is fantastic! It has explosive acceleration, great ergonomics, and excellent comfort. It comfortably seats four people, although the trunk space is a bit small. The audio system and GPS navigation system (although without a map) are excellent. The all-wheel drive is a great addition, especially in wet or snowy weather, and the brakes are superb.
Philip Hills 2024-08-26
Vehicle year: 2003
This car is truly amazing! It's incredibly reliable and its speed is simply breathtaking. In fact, it's the fastest family road car to be built in more than one model on the road today. With speeds of up to 180 mph, it could easily outpace a Ferrari F60 or a Lamborghini Diablo.