2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT has 2 complaints and 59 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the rear camera and other cameras failing repeatedly, causing safety systems such as automatic collision sensors to work intermittently while driving.
Common Issues- Rear camera failure. The rear camera does not work most days despite multiple dealer visits for replacement parts, with the problem recurring.
- Other camera malfunctions. Additional cameras have failed repeatedly, leading to random activation and deactivation of safety features like automatic collision sensors during vehicle operation.
There are 59 recalls affecting various systems including electrical, engine, brakes, suspension, airbags, seat belts, tires, and rear visibility. These recalls address defects that pose safety risks such as loss of safety information display, rearview camera malfunction, brake fluid mislabeling, rear axle issues, and airbag deployment problems.
Recalls- Instrument panel display. (NHTSA 25V201000) A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, hiding critical safety information like the speedometer and warning lights. 44387 vehicles affected. Dealers will update the instrument panel software free of charge.
- Rearview camera display. (NHTSA 22V742000) A software issue may cause a blank or black screen instead of the rearview camera image when reversing, reducing rear visibility. 170296 vehicles affected. Fix involves updating the infotainment unit software at no cost.
- Brake fluid cap labeling. (NHTSA 23V601000) Incorrect brake fluid cap labeling may result in the wrong brake fluid being used, reducing braking effectiveness. 7499 vehicles affected. Dealers will inspect and replace the cap if needed free of charge.
- Rear axle alignment. (NHTSA 22V034000) Rear axle may not have been inspected after prior axle repairs, causing misalignment and uneven tire wear. 31058 vehicles affected. Dealers will adjust alignment and replace worn tires at no cost.
- Fuel level sensor. (NHTSA 22V155000) The fuel level sender may stick, leading to inaccurate fuel gauge readings and risk of engine stalling. 47238 vehicles affected. Dealers will install new sensors free of charge.
- Gateway control module. (NHTSA 22V861000) Liquid spilled on the rear seat could cause the gateway control module to shut down, suddenly reducing engine power. 50883 vehicles affected. Dealers will add a protective cover at no cost.
- Passenger air bag. (NHTSA 21V159000) Incorrect manufacturing of the passenger air bag score line may impair proper deployment and eject plastic debris during a crash. 3421 vehicles affected. Dealers will inspect and repair the air bag free of charge.
- Rear axle lock nut. (NHTSA 21V295000) Lock nuts on the rear axle trailing arm may break due to stress corrosion, causing misalignment and loss of control. 40993 vehicles affected. Dealers will replace lock nuts and bolts if needed free of charge.
- Engine cylinder bore. (NHTSA 21V339000) Cracks may develop on the engine cylinder bore surface, risking engine damage, stalling, or oil leakage. 15 vehicles affected. Dealers will replace the engine free of charge.
- Rear seat belt retractors. (NHTSA 21V606000) Automatic locking retractors in rear seat belts may deactivate early, preventing proper child restraint securing. 45496 vehicles affected. Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as needed at no cost.
- Door crash sensor connector. (NHTSA 20V749000) Electrical connectors may detach from front door crash sensors, delaying restraint system activation during side impacts. 166 vehicles affected. Dealers will inspect and replace sensors as necessary free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help clarify potential legal options for affected consumers.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT Summary
2021
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
441452
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
44387 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
7499 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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.
Risk: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
47238 vehicles affected
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 cluster.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
31058 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
50883 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
170296 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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."
Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
15 vehicles affected
ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.
Risk: Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
40993 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
3421 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Risk: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
45496 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
166 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.
Risk: A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
ID: 2056153FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The rear camera on the car repeatedly does not work. The car has been to the dealership for replacement parts several times with the problem recurring. The rear camera does not work most days. In addition, the other cameras have failed repeatedly resulting in safety systems such as automatic collision sensors working and not-working randomly when driving the vehicle.
2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
ID: 2056152VISIBILITY/WIPER
The rear camera on the car repeatedly does not work. The car has been to the dealership for replacement parts several times with the problem recurring. The rear camera does not work most days. In addition, the other cameras have failed repeatedly resulting in safety systems such as automatic collision sensors working and not-working randomly when driving the vehicle.