Model year
2016 Audi S6
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 19 complaints for the 2016 Audi S6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (13), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), POWER TRAIN (3). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated the 4 DR AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900, 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
22V178000 · Mar 23, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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.
18V370000 · Jun 4, 2018
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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…
Complaints
19 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21009 | Engine Stall - Turbo Failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE… | Mar 29, 2021 | May 27, 2022 |
| EA22001 | Engine Stall - Turbo Failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE… | Apr 4, 2022 | May 26, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.09 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 · 4L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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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 2016 Audi S6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.