2022 Audi S6 Prestige
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- Photo: Audi S6 Avant C8 DSC 7345 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi S6 Avant (51282173630) by Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi S6 C8 IMG 3080 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi S6 TDI C8 Mythos Black Metallic (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2022 Audi S6 Prestige is a 444-hp 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $81,500 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 444 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The S6 measures 195.0 inches long on a 115.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,486 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $81,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $82,595 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.9 TFSI twin-turbocharged V6 (48V mild hybrid) |
| Displacement | 2.9 L |
| Horsepower | 444 hp |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.6 x 86.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection, twin-turbocharged TFSI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive, standard |
| Differential Type | quattro sport differential (available, S Sport package) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.2 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.14 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.31 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.48 |
| Final Drive | 2.85 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Five-link independent, adaptive air suspension (S-tuned) |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link independent, adaptive air suspension (S-tuned) |
| Turning Diameter | 36.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.8 in ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.8 in ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 21-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 21-inch |
| Tires Front | 255/35R21 summer |
| Tires Rear | 255/35R21 summer |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195 in |
| Width | 74.3 in |
| Height | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in |
| Front Track | 63.8 in |
| Rear Track | 63.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,486 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi S6. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 19, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Nov 21, 2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Consequence: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
NHTSA campaign 22V861000
Oct 26, 2022 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
NHTSA campaign 22V806000
Mar 14, 2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Consequence: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
NHTSA campaign 22V155000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 AUDI S6. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.