Audi RS 6 Avant
The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant presents a compelling performance package, but its average reliability rating and a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) warrant careful consideration.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | wagon | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | wagon | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | wagon | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | wagon | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | wagon | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | wagon | 8 | 4.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.3, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | 2 | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.3 | 21 | 21 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | adaptiveCruiseControl | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant SW AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant SW AWD | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant SW AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant SW AWD | optional | standard | optional | — | optional | — | optional |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant presents a compelling performance package, but its average reliability rating and a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) warrant careful consideration.
2025
The 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant presents a compelling performance package, but prospective buyers must approach with caution due to its below-average reliability verdict.
2024
The 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant presents a compelling performance package, but used buyers should approach with caution due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2023
The 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant offers formidable performance but warrants careful consideration for used buyers.
2022
The 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant presents a compelling performance package, but buyers should proceed with caution.
2021
The 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant offers potent performance but demands careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating and a significant number of recalls.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi RS 6 Avant?
Carfocal currently has 6 published RS 6 Avant reports, covering 2021 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant presents a compelling performance package, but its average reliability rating and a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) warrant careful consideration.
Published year coverage: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Audi RS 6 Avant reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi RS 6 Avant. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 audi rs 6 avant presents a compelling performance package, but its average reliability rating and a significant number of technical service bulletins (tsbs) warrant careful consideration. and the 2026 audi rs 6 avant's value proposition hinges on its performance and practicality, but its average reliability and high tsb count introduce ownership risks. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
6 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi RS 6 Avant?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2021 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 6
- Years tracked
- 6
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints