Audi S6 years to avoid
Every Audi S6 model year on file (2013-2016), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
64.1
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Audi S6 | 64.1 Medium | 20 | Engine |
| 2 | 2016 Audi S6 | 56.3 Medium | 19 | Engine |
| 3 | 2013 Audi S6 | 45.7 Low | 42 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Audi S6 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 45.7 Low | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 64.1 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 56.3 Medium | ENGINE |
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.