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2016 Audi S6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2016 Audi S6, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
19
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
21
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi S6

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 22V178000 Reported 26,093 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this…

  2. Occupant classification (air bags)

    NHTSA 18V370000 Reported 139,249 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for…

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 Audi S6 have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,783 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The front passenger-side 6-piston Brembo caliper's (Part No. 20.A989.63) external steel crossover tube failed due to corrosion, specifically where the tubing was covered by a protective rubber sleeve,”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 27, 2025 · Service brakes

“Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Defective Arnott Front Air Strut To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a significant safety concern regarding a defective Arnott FL front air stru”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 17, 2024 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2016 Audi S6. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21 mpg
City / Highway18 / 27
FuelPremium
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Compare Audi S6 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S6 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1992 Audi S610
1993 Audi S610
1994 Audi S620
1995 Audi S6220
1996 Audi S611
1997 Audi S601
1998 Audi S611
1999 Audi S610
2000 Audi S610
2001 Audi S611
2002 Audi S627
2003 Audi S622
2004 Audi S610
2007 Audi S621
2008 Audi S622
2009 Audi S630
2010 Audi S621
2011 Audi S620
2013 Audi S6342
2014 Audi S6320
2015 Audi S625
2016 Audi S6219
2017 Audi S625
2018 Audi S614
2020 Audi S662
2021 Audi S6100
2022 Audi S644
2023 Audi S610
2024 Audi S610
2025 Audi S613

Checking a specific 2016 Audi S6

How do I know if my 2016 Audi S6 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Audi S6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V370000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Audi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.