Model year guide

2023 Audi S6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Audi S6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2023 Audi S6 — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Audi S6 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Audi S6 recalls 1

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V900000 · manufacturer #90TV · 19/12/2025

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."

Fix: 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 …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Audi S6 MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Audi S6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
194.9 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
57.1 in
Wheelbase
115.4 in
Curb weight
4,495 lb
Front track
63.8 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Audi S6. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi S6. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase…

Transport Canada #2025713 · Dec 2025

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Audi S6

The Audi S6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi. It went on sale in 1994, shortly after the "A6" designation was introduced, replacing the "100" nameplate.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2023 Audi S6 vehicles on record

Other Audi S6 model years

2023 Audi S6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Audi S6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Audi S6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Audi S6 get?

The 2023 Audi S6 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.