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Audi S6

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

141

Active records

Recalls

23

Active records

TSBs

2,517

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

2

Crashes

2

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Audi S6

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Operating state

48

Performance issue

36

Engine behavior

29

Condition issue

25

Fluid issue

25

Reporting mechanism

13

Starting behavior

13

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

10

Steering behavior

9

Safety restraint issue

6

Driver assistance issue

5

Smell

4

Vibration/harshness

3

Braking behavior

2

Lighting behavior

2

Powering on/off behavior

2

Safety restraint behavior

2

Thermal issue

2

Access/entry issue

1

Noise

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 AUDI S6

Filed Aug 10, 2026


My car sat overnight and the next afternoon I drove approx. 3 miles and got a warning to at the engine “coolant temperature too high: let engine run while vehicle is stationary”. I took the car to the local dealership who diagnosed it as “coolant migration” and quoted a repair cost of nearly $5200. The vehicle is 2022 with not even 26k miles and well maintained at the same dealership. I was informed it was a known issue but and they service manager would take the matter up with Audi corporate…

2025 AUDI S6

Filed Aug 9, 2026


The electronic door locking system on my 2025 Audi S5 has repeatedly and unpredictably locked me inside the vehicle and, on separate occasions, locked me out of the vehicle, with no consistent trigger. The electronic central door locking system/mechanism (door latch actuators and associated locking control module) has malfunctioned, intermittently failing to unlock (trapping occupants inside) and failing to lock (locking me out). This matches a known issue reported in Audi TSB 2078793/4,…

2003 AUDI S6

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2003 Audi S6. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle in the driveway, gasoline was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was then repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V267000 (Fuel System, Other); however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with fuel tank failure. The contact was informed that the part was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…

2025 AUDI S6

Filed Mar 5, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2013 AUDI S6

Filed Feb 4, 2026


Crash

I was driving my Audi when I got transmission malfunction light on along with suspension fault and epc light and check engine light all together and the car wouldn’t go faster than 20 mph. Causing someone to rear end me and them fleeing . So not only was my car hit because of this but I had no driver to hold responsible for the damage

2016 AUDI S6

Filed Nov 27, 2025


The front passenger-side 6-piston Brembo caliper's (Part No. 20.A989.63) external steel crossover tube failed due to corrosion, specifically where the tubing was covered by a protective rubber sleeve, which trapped moisture and road salt. This led to a catastrophic loss of brake fluid and braking capability. This appears to be a systemic corrosion defect.

2025 AUDI S6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Filed Oct 31, 2025


Electrical system failure - risk of fire warning. Car would not engage in gear. 2025, with less than 1000 miles

2015 AUDI S6

Filed Jul 23, 2025


Steering Module went out for no apparent reason. I was able to find a used one and have it repaired for just under $1000. I had git two quotes for to auto shops that specialize in Audi repairs and they were both over $5300 to repair this steering module. This is unacceptable.

2014 AUDI S6

Filed Jun 18, 2025


I was driving hit a puddle of water, then all the sudden my power steering went out. I took it in to get looked at, and I'm being told it will cost several thousand dollars to fix the power steering. In addition, this vehicle has air in the suspension, but it now makes sounds when it lifts and takes a longer period of time to lift than normal. Something is effected in my suspension, as well. My vehicle only has 67,689 miles on it, and it should not be having power steering problems from…

2020 AUDI S6

Filed May 30, 2025


While driving my 2020 Audi S6, the vehicle suddenly lost power and completely shut off in the middle of the road without warning. There were no warning lights or messages beforehand. I was unable to accelerate or steer out of the way, which created a major crash risk for myself and other drivers. I had to have the vehicle towed to Audi of Riverside for diagnosis and repair. The dealership confirmed the issue was related to Recall 22V861 (Gateway Control Module). I was never notified by Audi of…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.