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Major Problems with Audi S6 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Audi S6 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2013, for instance, is the worst year for the S6. Older S6 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Audi S6 Problems

ENGINE
2014 Audi S6 April 19, 2019 Victims: 1 Mileage: 62000 miles

Turbo failure - car stalled while slowing on a major interstate, causing multiple near-collisions. audi is aware of the issue and the dangers of the failure, but has not issued a recall, even though they have issued multiple technical service bulletins regarding the issue and admitting to faulty parts causing the failure. it is only a matter of time before someone is injured or worse due to losing control of the vehicles acceleration and use of engine.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2014 Audi S6 January 21, 2014 Victims: 1

I was driving behind an audi s6 (one of the newer models with full led lighting) at night. i found its led brake lights blindingly bright. the driving lights are very bright by themselves, but they're borderline tolerable, however brake lights when they come on are extremely bright - i could not look at that car when driving behind it, it was too painful to look at. i had to take my eyes off that car and off the road ahead of me as a result of this for extended periods of time. i could not have those taillights within ...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 Audi S6 June 8, 2016 Mileage: 32000 miles

I am having a major safety issue with my car and it seems like audi of america (aoa) does not seem to really care. it all started in aug 2015 and a bunch of fault codes came one. the second time, i believe, was jan 2016 and i was driving on i-95 and suddenly about 5 fault codes showed up while i was driving. i was traveling about 70mph in the middle lane. the car's steering stiffened up and i could not accelerate. luckily no one was next to me and i was able to pull off to the shoulder. ...

What is the most common problem with Audi S6?

Overall the worst problem with Audi S6 relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific S6 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 15 POWER TRAIN 5 AIR BAGS 5 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 STEERING 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 SEAT BELTS 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1 TIRES 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SEATS 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Audi S6 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.