Audi S6 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Audi S6 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | 3 | — | — | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Good | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2021 | Caution | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Caution | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2016 | Avoid | 2 | 25 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2014 | Avoid | 3 | 14 | — | 4 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2013Worst | Avoid | 3 | 32 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2010 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2008 | Excellent | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 2007 | Excellent | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2006 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2005 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2004 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2003 | Good | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2002 | Good | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
25 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Audi S6 Problems
Based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Audi S6 Reliability
What year S6 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Audi S6 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 32 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2013 report for specific defects.
Is the Audi S6 reliable?
The Audi S6 has accumulated 89 owner-filed complaints and 38 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used S6.
What are the most common S6 problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (46 reports), Power Train (8 reports), Electrical System (6 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (6 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my S6 has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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