Model year
2022 Audi RS
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name RS for 2022. Under the matched names RS 3, RS 5, RS 6 AVANT, and RS 7, NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for RS 6 AVANT are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), POWER TRAIN (1), STEERING (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 17–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 8 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 10 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2022. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| RS 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| RS 6 AVANT | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| RS 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for RS 6 AVANT
25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
22V861000 · Nov 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
22V806000 · Oct 26, 2022
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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,…
22V155000 · Mar 14, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
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…
21V825000 · Oct 20, 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view…
Complaints for RS 6 AVANT
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for RS 6 AVANT
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 5 Coupe · 2.9L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| RS 7 · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| RS 5 Sportback · 2.9L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| RS 6 Avant · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| RS 3 · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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