2024 Audi RS6: known problems and what to check

Known faults on the 2024 Audi RS6

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Electrical and infotainment faults

  All engines

  It came last of 24 executive cars in What Car?'s survey: 44% had a fault, about two-thirds electrical or infotainment (phones not connecting, flickering screens), and nearly half took over a week to fix.

  At the viewing: Connect your phone, use the screens, and check every electrical item.

  Source: What Car?: used Audi A6 (2018 on) reliability

• Rattles and trim buzzes

  All engines

  Rattling parcel shelves and buzzing trim are reported.

  At the viewing: Drive on a rough road and listen.

  Source: What Car?: used Audi A6 (2018 on) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2024 Audi RS6

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. What has been fixed under warranty, and has the software been updated?
2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

What to check on a 2024 car

• Warranty left

  Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.

• Servicing

  Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.

• Finance

  Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.

• Recalls

  Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.

• Logbook (V5C)

  The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.

Check for recalls on GOV.UK