2018 Audi S6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Audi S6, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2018 Audi S6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Occupant classification (air bags)
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Audi S6 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,710 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“First off let me start by saying the vehicle has 45k miles on it. There were no fault codes or system errors prior to the issue that developed. I was driving to a meeting in heavy rain, no issues or s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 10, 2023 · Steering
“I own a 2018 audi s6 which i began driving in march 2018. Since then the windshield has shattered three times, due to only minor impacts of rocks or road debris each time. This happened most recently”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 22, 2021 · Visibility/wiper
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Audi S6. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
Compare Audi S6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Audi S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Audi S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Audi S6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Audi S6 | 2 | 20 |
| 1996 Audi S6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Audi S6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Audi S6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Audi S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Audi S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Audi S6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Audi S6 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 Audi S6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Audi S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Audi S6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Audi S6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Audi S6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Audi S6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Audi S6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Audi S6 | 3 | 42 |
| 2014 Audi S6 | 3 | 20 |
| 2015 Audi S6 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 Audi S6 | 2 | 19 |
| 2017 Audi S6 | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 Audi S6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 Audi S6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 Audi S6 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S6 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 Audi S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S6 | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2018 Audi S6
How do I know if my 2018 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Audi S6; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
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.