Model year
2002 Audi S6
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2002 Audi S6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (2), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 7 complaints
- 2003 2 complaints
- 2007 1 complaints
- 2008 2 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 1 complaints
- 2011 0 complaints
- 2013 42 complaints
- 2014 20 complaints
- 2015 5 complaints
- 2016 19 complaints
- 2017 5 complaints
- 2018 4 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 3 complaints
Recalls
11V267000 · May 3, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE…
04V133000 · Mar 18, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 Avant · 4.2L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Audi S6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.