The most-reported RS 6 Avant run is WUA1DBF24RN (2024 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.3× the typical run. Visibility/wiper problems make up 25% of reports; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for RS 6 Avant model years 2021–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi RS 6 Avant has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every RS 6 Avant complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUA1DBF24RN•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| WUA1CBF24MN•••••• | 2021 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 34 RS 6 Avant VINs so far, most often 2025, 2022, 2021 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 2 runs above.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Audi RS 6 Avant owners report: Visibility/wiper, 1 of 3 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Audi RS 6 Avant; the 3 below cover build years 2021 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2021–2026 |
| 21V825000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2022 |
| 25V201000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2021 |
25V900000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2021: 4 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Audi RS 6 Avant | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 3 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Audi RS 6 Avant share of that is 3 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi RS 6 Avant VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 3 NHTSA complaints from 2 RS 6 Avant runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which RS 6 Avant production run has the most complaints?
WUA1DBF24RN, a 2024 build, with 2 complaints. The typical RS 6 Avant run has 1.5.
How many RS 6 Avant complaints involve a crash?
0% of 3 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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