Audi S6 owners have reported 8 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
My 2020 Audi S6 has been undriveable since September 27, 2024 due to a backordered recall part (gateway control module). Audi has failed to provide a repair timeframe, making my car unusable for over five months. Audi has refused to provide a loaner vehicle despite the long delay. As of March 2025, there is no estimated time of arrival for the part, and Audi has not provided any alternative resolution. This recall renders the car inoperable, posing a serious financial and safety concern.
Hi - the crankcase ventilation valve extended warranty awa-18-03 covers only ten years or 120k miles. My car has close to 160k miles. According to NHTSA or Audi, “Audi has determined that, in some vehicles, it is possible for the crankcase ventilation valve too malfunction, causing a whistling noise in the engine compartment and the mil to illuminate due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. This condition may impact the vehicle tailpipe emissions, and the presence of a mil-on condition may cause the vehicle to fail an im (smog) test. ” this is causing the engine to rev on its own, foul odor, consume more oil and gas, mil-on, and potentially cause the im (smog) test to fail regardless of years or miles and a safety issue. Please add this matter to recall rather than extended warranty and is likely related to NHTSA campaign number: 22v178000 which is causing oil separator and coolant pipe issues that need to be covered. Https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2019/mc-10160829-0001. Pdf.
I took the vehicle to west covina Audi to get the recall repaired. Inv # 793279. They claimed the recall was repaired. I request photos of the work performed and old parts. I was told that since it was a recall they have to ship the parts to Audi. When I was notified that my car was done. I asked for pictures. They send me pictures of another car. I checked all the hose clamps and markings from the factory. They are all untouched. Its a extensive repair and that was done in 15 minutes. Audi is commiting recall fraud.
I am having a transmission malfunction warning light on the dashboard that comes on. The car will not shift gears which is dangerous when driving in streets/highway. This is a known issue with the Audi S6 and related models and a class action lawsuit is in process. Audi is trying to charge few thousands dollars $8000-$12,000 to replace the mechatronic and clutch transmission system which is very prone to failure. Thank you.
Loss of power on freeway, due to known turbo issue on these cars. Filter for turbo oil clogs, and burns the turbo's without warning causing loss of power. Not to mention it often sends metal into your engines oil and the repair for that is more than the car is worth.
2014 Audi S6- consumer states " I am writing to file a claim for a vehicle recall on my 2014 Audi S6. The date of the recall is March-20-2022. The NHTSA campaign# is 22v-178. The Audi recall# is 21h7. The specific defect that is being recalled is turbo failure. In early 2021, I experienced multiple problems with my vehicle that were consistent with the recall, such as rough idling, difficult to start, and stalls. It was fixed at a local Audi dealership in may-2021 (prior to the recall announcement). I was responsible for the repair expenses, which totaled $4198. 29, for the turbo and oil strainer replacement. When I became aware of the recall, I filed a claim with Audi to request reimbursement. Audi's recall website indicates that there are no recalls pending for my vehicle, but the model year/model/engine/issue is consistent with the scope of the recall. In over 7 months after filing the claim, I have not heard back from Audi even after repeat inquiries. I would like NHTSA's help to get reimbursement from the oem. Please contact me if any additional information is needed, such as a copy of the repair invoice. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
I was driving down the highway and my sunroof exploded. There was a loud bang and I saw and felt air and debris come in through my sunroof visor vents. When I pulled over and got out of the car I saw my sunroof has exploded. I say explode because it is clearly visible that the sunroof is broken from the inside out. There were no trucks around to kick up debris and it was not hit by a rock. Audi still claims no fault even though there were consumer reports articles and recalls done on other models. Lucky for me my sunroof visor was closed if it was not I would have been rained down on by thousands of shards of glass causing a safety issue. The glass exiting the vehicle has scratched the roof and trunk like a shotgun blast. As it is the sound of the sunroof exploding was enough to startle many people into an accident. It is a shame this still goes on today and Audi does not want take responsibility for this fault. Non-the-less I am forced to file an insurance claim to get this repaired.
This was a low mileage (9k) less than 1 year old pristine condition Audi S6. The vehicle was driven approximately 10 miles and then parked in a driveway where it was turned off. The driver sat in the vehicle for 5 minutes with the engine off prior to exiting the vehicle. Between 5 to 10 minutes after exiting the vehicle we smelled smoke in the house. We discovered the vehicle had flame and smoke emanating from under its hood. The fire department had to extinguish the flames as we were unable to do so with a garden hose. The entire front of the vehicle burned. It was classified as totaled. The vehicle was inspected by a fire cause and origin inspector and Audi. I have been told verbally that the fire likely began in some electrical components behind the driver side headlight area. Audi has confirmed that the fire was not caused by external factors but I have not been provided any other feedback from Audi as to what the actual defect. Was. Just to re-cap: 1. The ignition was off 2. The car was not running 3. The car spontaneously caught fire and was destroyed. 4. It was raining that day 5. The car was in like-new condition, well maintained and with no known defects. 6. We were lucky the car was not in the garage as the house would have caught fire.