Model year 2023 · Midsize Station Wagons, Midsize Cars

2023 Audi A6: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Audi A6 at 24–27 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

24–27

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as A6 ALLROAD.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Audi A6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Audi A6, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 25V900000 Reported Dec 19, 2025
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 90TV)
Units affected
356,894 (estimate)
Problem
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Audi A6 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Audi A6 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
A6 Allroad3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/30/24 mpg$3,400361
A6 quattro2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium24/31/27 mpg$3,050334
A6 quattro3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/30/24 mpg$3,400361

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Audi A6 crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Audi A6 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Audi A6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi A6, most recently on Aug 11, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Audi A6 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi A6 model years

Audi A6 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 A623–24 mpg195/5
2025 A625–26 mpg395/5
2024 A625–26 mpg135/5
2022 A623–26 mpg54—
2021 A622–26 mpg12275/5
2020 A622–27 mpg9345/5
2019 A625–27 mpg71145/5
2018 A623–28 mpg2115/5
2017 A624–28 mpg3205/5
2016 A624–30 mpg3515/5
2015 A621–29 mpg4225/5

All Audi A6 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Audi models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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