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Audi S6 recalls and problems

19 recalls and 119 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
19
Complaints
119
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2

Choose a model year

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Audi S6 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 S6130000
2024 S6100000
2023 S6100000
2022 S6440000
2021 S61000000
2020 S6620000
2018 S6140000
2017 S6250000
2016 S62190100
2015 S6251000
2014 S63200020
2013 S63431100
2011 S6200000
2010 S6210000
2009 S6300000
2008 S6220000
2007 S6210000
2004 S6100000
2003 S6220000
2002 S6270000
2001 S6110000
2000 S6100000

Most reported Audi S6 problems

Problem areaReports
Engine70
Power Train16
Electrical System15
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Unknown or Other10
Steering7
Suspension7
Air Bags6
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Vehicle Speed Control5

All Audi S6 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-900Dec 19, 20252020–2025Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-201Mar 31, 20252021Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-601Aug 25, 20232021Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-861Nov 21, 20222020–2022Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-742Oct 5, 20222021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-178Mar 23, 20222013–2017Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-155Mar 14, 20222020–2022Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-034Jan 26, 20222020–2021Tires, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-295Apr 26, 20212020–2021SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-159Mar 10, 20212020–2021Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-427Jun 22, 20182007–2011Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-370Jun 4, 20182013–2018Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-004Jan 4, 20182009–2011Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-032Jan 11, 20172007–2009Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
13V-450Sep 23, 20132013–2014Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
11V-267May 3, 20112002–2003Fuel System, OtherVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2l engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004.
04V-133Mar 18, 20042000–2004Electrical SystemOn certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (Crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi S6?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Audi S6 has the most reports (43). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi S6 have?

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Audi S6 model years 2000–2004, 2007–2011, 2013–2018, 2020–2025.

What are the most common Audi S6 problems?

Owners report engine, power train, electrical system problems most often.