2022 Audi A6 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

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scored

Not scored

Not enough data to score. Too few were made for a reliable rate.

Owner complaints: 9; 1 is a recall notice
Per 10,000 cars: 15.9; 5,017 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: –
Serious outcomes: 4; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 6
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2022 Audi A6?

We do not score the 2022 Audi A6. Too few were made for a reliable rate, so we show the facts only.

The 2021 A6, from the same generation, scored 64 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.

The most reported problem is the alternator or charging system (2 of 9 complaints). Owners also complain about the rearview camera and cars not starting. 4 of the 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 6 recalls. Audi also offers three warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the emissions system, engine and driver assistance systems. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-23-06 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
3 Audi warranty extensions may cover repairs

Cons

Alternator or charging failure2 complaints
Rearview camera: works on and off2 complaints
Car not starting (cause not stated)2 complaints

What Owners Report

We read all 9 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi A6, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 9.

Alternator or charging failure
2 complaints (22%)
A failure.
Rearview camera: works on and off
2 complaints (22%)
Problems that come and go.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (22%)
The car not starting. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.

Reported Once (4)

Show the 4 problems reported once

Cooling system: overheating
Several warning lights at once
Engine: stalling
Interior trim: damage

How the 2022 Audi A6 Compares With Other Years

The other A6 years of the 8th generation (C8), 2019 to 2025, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	14.5	1	Loss of power (cause not stated)
2025	Not scored	–	–	5.6	2	Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own
2024	Not scored	–	–	5.6	1	–
2023	Not scored	–	–	3.6	1	–
2022 This year	Not scored	–	–	15.9	6	Alternator or charging failure
2021	Caution	64	1.6×	28.3	13	Alternator or charging failure
2020	Caution	64	2.7×	53.6	9	Alternator or charging failure
2019	Caution	63	2.8×	59.0	7	Alternator or charging failure
2018	Excellent	85	0.33×	8.5	2	Cooling system: a leak

See every A6 year

2022 Audi A6 Recalls

Six recalls cover the 2022 Audi A6. The most recent was issued in December 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 25V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 19, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 58% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V861000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 21, 2022. By the fourth quarter of 2024, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V806000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 26, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V368000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 23, 2022. By the second quarter of 2024, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V155000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 14, 2022. By the fourth quarter of 2024, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V825000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 20, 2021. By the third quarter of 2023, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Audi A6 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has three warranty extensions for the 2022 Audi A6, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the emissions system, engine and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-06
EVAP purge valve or hose failure
The problem:
The EVAP purge valve or its hose can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
The fix:
An Audi dealer diagnoses the EVAP purge valve and hose and replaces them for free if they failed from a defect.
Who qualifies:
Certain 2019 to 2024 S6, S7 and RS5 with the 2.9 or 3.0 TFSI V6. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
Coverage:
15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-07
Crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
The problem:
The crankcase breather on the 4.0 EA825 engine can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
The fix:
An Audi dealer diagnoses the crankcase breather and replaces it for free if it failed from a defect.
Who qualifies:
Certain 2019 to 2023 Audis with the 4.0 EA825 engine. The bulletin names no model. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
Coverage:
15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 A6 ratings on NHTSA.gov.

4-door AWD and allroad AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash4/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover5/5

S6 4-door AWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover5/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 A6, from its six recalls, three Audi warranty extensions that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA 22V861000
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 22V806000
Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall NHTSA 22V368000
Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading NHTSA 22V155000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 6 recalls and which are still open.

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-23-06: EVAP purge valve or hose failure
AWA-23-07: crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Check the backup camera image when reversing.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Alternator or charging system
Rearview camera
Cars not starting
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All A6 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.