Audi S6: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Audi S6 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9.5 Low | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 31.6 Low | ENGINE |
Across 3 model years, the 2014 Audi S6 carries the highest severity index (80.0, driven by engine), while the 2013 is the cleanest at 9.5.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.