2013 Audi S6: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
42
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
9.5
Severity index
Severity index 9.5 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Audi S6 ranks 137 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 6% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 33 | 78.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 19.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 7.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 7.1% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 4.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 4.8% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 2.4% |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | 2.4% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 33 of 42 complaints (78.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V370000 | 04/06/2018 | 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 cau |
| 13V450000 | 23/09/2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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. |
| 22V178000 | 23/03/2022 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.