Model year
2011 Audi S6
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2011 Audi S6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150, 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
18V427000 · Jun 22, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
18V004000 · Jan 4, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska,…
Complaints
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Avant SW AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 · 5.2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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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 2011 Audi S6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.