Reliable Auto DB

2014 Audi S6 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Audi S6 has 20 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most S6 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Turbocharger, Occupant classification, and Hoses and fittings.

2013 Audi S6
Photo by Matti Blume, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

20

Per year

0

Recalls

3

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (14 of 20), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Suspension (3). Those filings include 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 S6 has 42 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 5 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Audi S6. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger 2022-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V178000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2018-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 18V370000
Summary 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 module to malfunction.
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 this recall is 74D5.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2013-09-23 · NHTSA campaign 13V450000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.

Complaints by component (20 total)

Engine
14
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Suspension
3
Powertrain
2
Steering
2
Electrical system
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I was driving hit a puddle of water, then all the sudden my power steering went out. I took it in to get looked at, and I'm being told it will cost several thousand dollars to fix the power steering. In addition, this…"
    Steering, Suspension, Electrical system · filed 2025-06-18
  • "2014 AUDI S6- Consumer states " I am writing to file a claim for a vehicle recall on my 2014 Audi S6. The date of the recall is March-20-2022. The NHTSA Campaign# is 22V-178. The Audi Recall# is 21H7. The specific…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2023-07-03
  • "I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the persistent and premature failure of motor and transmission mounts on the 2014 Audi S6, manufactured and sold by [Automaker Company Name]. This issue has resulted…"
    Engine · filed 2023-06-10
  • "Camshaft Actuator, Camshaft positioner, Camshaft sensors. No warning or dash lights, car abruptly stopped on Highway while traveling 65mph 15 hours after Audi replaced replaced both fuel pumps and oil screen recall fix.…"
    Engine · filed 2022-08-24
  • "Two months into owning the car, my turbo failed. Car was towed to dealership and are trying to charge me 11,000$. 2 weeks into owning vehicle. Noticed oil level at minimum. Call dealer and was advised to add oil. Never…"
    Engine · filed 2022-08-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Audi S6 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
S6 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 17 27 20 MPG $4000

Specs and fitment

C7 S6, 2013–2018
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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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi S6 reliable?

The 2014 Audi S6 has 20 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most S6 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Turbocharger, Occupant classification, and Hoses and fittings.

What are common problems with a 2014 Audi S6?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (14 of 20), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Suspension (3). Those filings include 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Audi S6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 S6 has 42 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 5 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Audi S6 been recalled?

The 2014 Audi S6 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Audi S6?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2014 Audi S6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Audi S6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Audi S6 is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.