Major Problems with Audi S6 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Audi S6 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

Best and Worst Years for Audi S6

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Audi S6.

Model Year	Complaints
2018 S6	2
2017 S6	1
2016 S6	3
2014 S6	4
2013 S6	14
2010 S6	1
2008 S6	2
2007 S6	1
2002 S6	6

Worst 3 Audi S6 complaints

2014 Audi S6 ENGINE Victims: 1 Mileage: 62000 miles

2014 Audi S6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING Victims: 1

2013 Audi S6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 32000 miles

Browse Audi S6 complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, POWER TRAIN and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Audi S6 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE turbo failure - car stalled while slowing on a major interstate causing multiple near-collisions. audi is aware of the issue...	15 ~ 52468 miles
POWER TRAIN turbo failure - car stalled while slowing on a major interstate causing multiple near-collisions. audi is aware of the issue...	5 ~ 26640 miles
AIR BAGS the passenger airbag sensor is faulty it exhibits the exact issue that the recalls son other a6 but for some	5 ~ 28000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i am having a major safety issue with my car and it seems like audi of america (aoa) does not...	3 ~ 15000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i am having a major safety issue with my car and it seems like audi of america (aoa) does not...	3 ~ 33000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM turbo failure - car stalled while slowing on a major interstate causing multiple near-collisions. audi is aware of the issue...	2 ~ 53500 miles
STEERING i am having a major safety issue with my car and it seems like audi of america (aoa) does not...	2 ~ 16210 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel leaking from the gas storage unit. *tr...	2 ~ 84671 miles
SEATS the passenger airbag sensor is faulty it exhibits the exact issue that the recalls son other a6 but for some	1 ~ 64000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES excessive brake dust on wheels and rotors affecting stopping distance...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this was a low mileage (9k) less than 1 year old pristine condition audi s6. the vehicle was driven approximately...	1 ~ 9000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was driving behind an audi s6 (one of the newer models with full led lighting) at night. i found...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on 10 aug 2010 my 2002 audi s6 avant fuel tank rollover valve hose nipple began leaking fuel vapors and...	1 ~ 110342 miles
SEAT BELTS front seat belts on 2008 audi s-6 model (only) are "reversed" that is twisted when fastened. no other audi models...	1 ~ 5000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle exhibits loss of throttle response and power if accelerator pedal is depressed under certain circumstances.*jb...	1 ~ 125 miles
TIRES tire exploded (at freeway speed) and disintegrated causing me to be immediately driving on the wheel (damaging the wheel) until	1

FAQ

What year Audi S6 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 9 years, Audi S6 models of 2017, 2010, 2007 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Audi S6?

Audi S6 models of 2013 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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