Research · 10 model years

Audi S6Every model year, 2008–2025

Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns and 104 owner complaints for the Audi S6. The 2013 model year has the most complaints (42).

01 —Model years

Audi S6 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2025340Not rated22
2020620Not rated22
20181405 of 518
20172505 of 521
201621905 of 521
20152515 of 520
201432005 of 520
20133421Not rated20
2010210Not rated16
2008220Not rated16
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20082
20101
201342
201420
20155
201619
20175
20184
20202
20254

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2025 S6

3 campaigns

Seat belts: rear

Free remedy

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Seat beltsReported Dec 20, 2025NHTSA 25V899000

Back over prevention: camera

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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Back over preventionReported Dec 20, 2025NHTSA 25V900000

Seat belts: retractor

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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Seat beltsReported Sep 24, 2025NHTSA 25V638000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 29, 2026