2022 Audi A6 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Audi A6 holds 0 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most A6 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Camera, Electrical system, and Touchscreen.

2012 Audi A6 — Photo by Alexander-93, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 A6 has 17 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Audi A6. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000

Summary 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."

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.

Recall Electrical system 2022-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 22V861000

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.

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.

Recall equipment, electrical, infotainment, touchscreen 2022-10-26 · NHTSA campaign 22V806000

Summary 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."

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.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, engine control module 2022-05-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V368000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall electrical system, instrument panel, fuel gauge, fuel level sensor 2022-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V155000

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.

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.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
A6 Allroad quattro	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	Four-wheel drive	21	28	23 MPG	$3450
A6 quattro	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-wheel drive	23	32	26 MPG	$3050
A6 quattro	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	Four-wheel drive	21	30	24 MPG	$3300

Specs and fitment

C8 A6, 2019–present

Body styles Sedan, Wagon (Avant / allroad)

Oil 0W-20 (2.0/3.0 TFSI US listings) , 5.9 qt capacity

Tire size 245/45R19, 255/40R20, 255/35R21

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-153 covers certain 2019-2020 A6 vehicles with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0 TFSI engines: moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the starter generator. Recall 22V-155 covers certain 2019-2022 A6 Sedan vehicles (with A6 allroad, S6, A7, S7, and RS models also listed) where the fuel level sender may stick, so the gauge and range display may be inaccurate; dealers replace the fuel level sender. Recall 22V-368 covers certain 2022 A6 Sedan vehicles (with A4 and Q5) for an engine-control-unit semiconductor that may short and stall the engine; dealers replace the ECU.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Audi A6 reliable?

Is the 2022 Audi A6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 A6 has 17 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Audi A6 been recalled?

The 2022 Audi A6 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi A6?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2022 Audi A6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Audi A6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Audi A6 is 24.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does an Audi A6 take?

C7 (2012-2018) 2.0T listings commonly allow 5W-40/5W-30/0W-40/0W-30 (~4.9 qt). C8 US 2.0/3.0 TFSI often lists 0W-20 (~5.9 qt).

Does recall 18V-229 cover the Audi A6?

It covers certain 2012-2015 A6 vehicles with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines (with A4/A5/Q5 also listed): an electric coolant pump may short and increase fire risk; dealers replace the pump.

What generation is a 2020 Audi A6?

C8 generation (2019 onward in the US). 2012-2018 are C7.