Audi RS 6 Avant years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Audi RS 6 Avant years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (4 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 1 (from 2 complaints) and 2021 at 1 (from 4 complaints). The Audi RS 6 Avant 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant, 2 of 4 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Audi RS 6 Avant reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi RS 6 Avant. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 16 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 |
| 2024 Fewest | 1 | 2 | 1 | Electrical system | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 17 |
| 2021 → Most | 1 | 4 | 2 | Electrical system | 17 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Avant
- Oil
- 0W-40 or 5W-40 (Audi-approved; 4.0L V8) · 10.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 275/35R21, 285/30R22
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V159000 covers certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant models (with RS7, A6 Allroad, S6, and S7) for an air bag concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 20V749000 covers certain 2021 RS6 models (with A6 Allroad, Q7, and RS7) for an electrical system concern. Recall 21V295000 covers certain 2021 RS6 Avant models (with Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, and RS7) for a rear axle concern. Recall 25V201000 covers certain 2021 RS6 Avant models (with SQ8, A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS7, and RS Q8) for an instrument cluster concern. Recall 25V900000 covers certain 2019-2026 Audi models including RS6 Avant where rearview camera software may prevent the image from displaying.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi RS 6 Avant years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 1 (from 2 complaints) and 2021 at 1 (from 4 complaints).
Which Audi RS 6 Avant year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (4 complaints). On the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant, 2 of 4 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Audi RS 6 Avant owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Audi RS 6 Avant years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Audi RS 6 Avant years are too early to compare?
The Audi RS 6 Avant 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a US Audi RS 6 Avant use?
0W-40 or 5W-40 (Audi-approved; 4.0L V8) With filter, about 10.6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Audi RS 6 Avant?
Published US specs commonly list front 275/35R21, 285/30R22 and rear 275/35R21, 285/30R22; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Audi RS 6 Avant?
Recall 21V159000 covers certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant models (with RS7, A6 Allroad, S6, and S7) for an air bag concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 20V749000 covers certain 2021 RS6 models (with A6 Allroad, Q7, and RS7) for an electrical system concern. Recall 21V295000 covers certain 2021 RS6 Avant models (with Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, and RS7) for a rear axle concern. Recall 25V201000 covers certain 2021 RS6 Avant models (with SQ8, A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS7, and RS Q8) for an instrument cluster concern. Recall 25V900000 covers certain 2019-2026 Audi…