Audi S6 years to avoid and best years
Newer Audi S6 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (19 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2015 at 0 (from 5 complaints), and 2017 at 0 (from 5 complaints). The 2025 Audi S6 is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints. On the 2016 Audi S6, 9 of 19 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2020
2015
2017
2025
Audi S6 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi S6. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 22 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 22 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 22 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 22 |
| 2021 → | 0 | 0 | 10 | — | 22 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 0 | 2 | 6 | Electrical system, Unknown or other | 22 |
| 2018 → | 1 | 4 | 1 | Service brakes | 18 |
| 2017 → Fewest | 0 | 5 | 2 | Engine | 21 |
| 2016 → Most | 1 | 19 | 2 | Engine | 21 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 5 | 2 | Engine | 20 |
| 2014 → | 0 | 20 | 3 | Engine | 20 |
| 2013 → | 0 | 42 | 3 | Engine | 20 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)
- Tire size
- 255/40R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-370 covers certain 2013-2018 S6 and S7 vehicles (with A6 Sedan, A7, and RS7 equipped with basic seats) where wear of the front-passenger seat body-sensing mat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to malfunction so the passenger air bag may not deploy properly; dealers install a PODS repair kit. Recall 22V-178 covers certain 2013-2017 S6 Sedan vehicles (with A8, S7, S8, and RS7) whose turbocharger oil-supply strainer can become blocked, risking turbo bearing wear and an engine stall; dealers replace the strainer and change the oil. Both campaigns’ unit totals include the other Audi models named in NHTSA’s summaries.
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- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-30 (confirm on cap)
- Tire size
- 255/40R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-159 covers certain 2020-2021 S6 Sedan vehicles (with A6, A7, S7, RS6 Avant, and RS7) whose passenger air-bag score line may have been manufactured incorrectly, risking improper deployment or plastic debris in a crash; dealers inspect and repair as needed. Recall 22V-155 covers certain 2020-2022 S6 Sedan vehicles (with A6, A7, S7, RS6, and RS7) where a fuel-level sender may stick and show an inaccurate fuel reading that can lead to an unexpected stall; dealers install a new tank sensor. Recall 22V-861 covers certain 2020-2022 S6 Sedan vehicles (with A6, A7, S7, RS6, and RS7) where liquid spilled on the rear seat may shut down the gateway control module and suddenly reduce engine power; dealers install a protective cover. Shared unit totals span those models.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi S6 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2015 at 0 (from 5 complaints), and 2017 at 0 (from 5 complaints).
Which Audi S6 year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (19 complaints). On the 2016 Audi S6, 9 of 19 complaints name Engine.
How do Audi S6 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Audi S6 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Audi S6 years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Audi S6 is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints.
What S6 generations does this site track?
C7 (2013-2018) and C8 (2019-on).
What does recall 18V-370 cover on C7 S6?
Certain 2013-2018 S6 and S7 vehicles (with A6 Sedan, A7, and RS7 with basic seats): wear of the front-passenger seat body-sensing mat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System to malfunction so the passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.
Is oil specified on this S6 record yet?
Not yet with a sourced US fill — confirm Audi oil spec from the filler cap and owner’s manual.