NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2008 Audi S6. Most complaints involve air bags (1) and seat belts (1). The EPA rates it 16 mpg combined.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B."
Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Air bags
1 report
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI S6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA·Filed Aug 24, 2016·Air bagsODI 10898151
Seat belts
1 report
“FRONT SEAT BELTS ON 2008 AUDI S-6 MODEL (ONLY) ARE "REVERSED", THAT IS, TWISTED WHEN FASTENED. NO OTHER AUDI MODELS HAVE THIS CONFIGURATION FOR FRONT SEAT BELTS. I AM AFRAID THAT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE EXPLOSIVE CHARGE THAT GOES OFF TO TENSION THE BELT, THE TWIST WILL CAUSE IT TO JAM, RESULTING IN GREATER BODILY INJURY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AIRBAG. THIS WAS REPORTED TO AUDI, BUT AFTER 6 MONTHS OF "INVESTIGATION, THEY DIDN'T SEE THE NEED TO FIX ANYTHING, BECAUSE IT WOULD FORCE THEM TO SACRIFICE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES FOR REQUIRED TESTING. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO INSTALL THE CORRECTLY ALIGNED SEATBELTS FROM THE A-6, THE MUCH MORE COMMON NON-SPORT VERSION. I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND MY FAMILY/FRIENDS. AN INCORRECTLY MOUNTED SEATBELT IS A SIGNIFICANT DANGER TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS. AUDI'S EXCUSES MAKE NO SENSE, SINCE I CONSULTED AN ENGINEER FRIEND WHO ALSO EXPRESSED CONCERN. ALL AUDI S-6 MODELS SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR THIS MOST SIMPLE OF REPAIRS. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSA·Filed Sep 1, 2009·Seat beltsODI 10282562
2 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
What are the most common 2008 Audi S6 problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (1), seat belts (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2008 Audi S6 get?
The EPA rates the 2008 Audi S6 at 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).