2018 Audi S6 recalls and problems

The 2018 Audi S6 has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Audi S6 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Audi S6 recalls

Recall 18V-370: Air Bags

Reported Jun 4, 2018 · 139,249 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

2018 Audi S6 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	2
Service Brakes	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 21,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Audi S6 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Dec 10, 2023

First off let me start by saying the vehicle has 45k miles on it. There were no fault codes or system errors prior to the issue that developed. I was driving to a meeting in heavy rain, no issues or suspicion of issues arising. I parked the car, returned about 2 hours later started the car to find 6 warnings on the dash (tpms fault, acc disabled, steering disabled, air ride control disabled esc disabled and a few more. Notably was the steering, it had a red light and the steering wheel was very hard to turn. The vehicle couldnt be driven. After having the computer scanned the issue was the…

Visibility/Wiper · at 21,000 miles · reported Apr 22, 2021

I own a 2018 audi s6 which I began driving in march 2018. Since then the windshield has shattered three times, due to only minor impacts of rocks or road debris each time. This happened most recently a few weeks ago while driving on the highway at about 70 MPH. I have been driving for 36 years in seven different automobiles and I have never had to have a windshield replaced. I also do much less highway driving than I have in the past. The fact that the windshield on my audi has shattered three times in three years cannot possibly be just bad luck. Fortunately, each time the windshield…

Steering · at 420 miles · reported Dec 4, 2017

I purchased the vehicle on 11/18/2017; on 11/21/2017 a dead battery caused the vehicle not to start. On the 11/22/2017 after charging the vehicle battery over 20 hours the vehicle started; however the vehicle displayed several warnings: steering system fault, dynamic stability, adaptive suspension, adaptive lights, etc... The vehicle was delivered to audi service department and it was determined that the steering angle sensor was malfunctioning; which is directly linked to steering system fault. The vehicle was delivered to me by a member of the sales team on 11/30/2017 stating the vehicle was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi S6 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Audi S6: 18V-370 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Audi S6?

Owners report steering problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 21,000 miles.

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.