NHTSA Safety Recalls
Audi S6 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2001 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 11 model years (2001–2020) the Audi S6 has 26 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2020 with 6; the cleanest is 2018 with 1.
- Model years
- 11
- Total recalls
- 26
- Worst year
- 2020
- Cleanest year
- 2018
2001–2020
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi S6 | 6 | |
| 2018 Audi S6 | 1 | |
| 2017 Audi S6 | 2 | |
| 2016 Audi S6 | 2 | |
| 2015 Audi S6 | 2 | |
| 2014 Audi S6 | 3 | |
| 2013 Audi S6 | 3 | |
| 2010 Audi S6 | 2 | |
| 2008 Audi S6 | 2 | |
| 2003 Audi S6 | 2 | |
| 2001 Audi S6 | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Audi S6
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION6
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE4
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
- AIR BAGS1
- TIRES1
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT1
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.