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Audi S6 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 21 recalls and 105 owner complaints for the Audi S6. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi S6 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi S6 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2022 Audi S6 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2020 Audi S6 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2018 Audi S6 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2017 Audi S6 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2016 Audi S6 | 2 | 19 | |
| 2015 Audi S6 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2014 Audi S6 | 3 | 20 | |
| 2013 Audi S6 | 3 | 42 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi S6: questions owners ask
Which Audi S6 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi S6 model years with the most are the 2013 (42), 2014 (20) and 2016 (19). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi S6 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (2), 2018 (4) and 2022 (4), out of 8 model years from 2013 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi S6 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 8 Audi S6 model years, 21 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2020 (6), 2013 (3) and 2014 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Audi S6 years have the most stalling complaints?
28 owner complaints across 3 Audi S6 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2013 (16), 2016 (8) and 2014 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Audi S6 years have the most turbo complaints?
21 owner complaints across 3 Audi S6 model years describe turbocharger failure or turbo noise. The most were filed for the 2013 (11), 2014 (7) and 2016 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.