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recalls
The Audi S6 has 21 recalls covering 1.46 million vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (11). The 2018 Audi S6 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 7 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
21
Most for 2021: 11
Units affected
1.46M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2018
Complaints, 12 mo
7
0.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
7 rated versions, model years 2014 to 2021
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 8.9% risk |
| 2020 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 8.9% risk |
| 2018 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.0% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.0% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.0% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.0% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.0% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Audi S6, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
7 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine70
- Fuel system, gasoline21
- Electrical system17
- Power train16
- Fuel/propulsion system12
- Unknown or other10
- Steering7
- Complaints
- 141
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Audi S6 by component
- Air bags5 · 424K units
- Electrical system5 · 339K units
- Back over prevention3 · 533K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 6,594 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 26K units
- Fuel system, other1 · 5,992 units
- Seat belts1 · 45K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 7,499 units
Audi S6 recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Audi S6 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Audi S6. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Audi S6 have?
21 recalls cover the Audi S6, for 1.46 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Audi S6?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.0% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Audi S6?
Engine: named in 70 of the 141 safety complaints about the Audi S6, then fuel system, gasoline (21). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.