2014 Audi S6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (11) · Suspension (3) · Power Train (2)
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2022-03-23 · campaign 22V178000 · 26,093 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2018-06-04 · campaign 18V370000 · 139,249 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2013-09-23 · campaign 13V450000 · 3,594 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (777)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · TSB_2068999_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · TSB_2074436_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Showing the 6 most recent of 777 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-18 · Suspension“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 vehicle has air in the suspension, but it now makes sounds when it lifts and takes a longer period of time to lift than normal. s…”
2023-07-03 · Unknown Or Other“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 defect that is being recalled is turbo failure. in early 2021, i experienced multiple problems with my vehicle that were consistent wit…”
2023-06-10 · Engine“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 in significant inconvenience and financial burden and, more importantly, poses profound safety implications for the passengers and …”
2022-08-24 · Engine“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. inspection of entire vehicle was done at time of recall fix and fuel pumps replaced. this is the second time in 30k miles that the…”
2022-08-18 · Engine“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 was told to come into service to have it checked. upon further investigation, i had found out first week of august about recall. w…”
2022-07-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 78,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 audi s6. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the turbocharger needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the repair would not be co…”
2022-06-07 · Suspension“while driving, received notification of a suspension fault. was able to drive vehicle home, and found code for suspension c104600. cleared code, and didn't see it return. car sat a few days, and next time it was driven, received cascade of mil warnings for suspension auto leveling failure, auto leveling headlights, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, an…”
2022-03-30 · Engine“the turbo failed while driving the car at normal speed trying to enter freeway. luckily i was able to get the car to the side of the road safely. the vehicle has always been serviced by audi on prescribed intervals. after researching, i found a tsb on the oil screens that feed the turbos. the dealer (audi miramar, san diego) told me this is not…”
2022-02-16 · Engine“both turbocharger catastrophic failure due to clogged turbocharger oil screen. …”
2021-08-06 · Engine“epc light and engine light keep coming on and causing the car to go into limp mode while driving on highway at 55+ mph. this has happened three times. each time i have taken the car back to audi marietta jim ellis. each time i have paid thousands of dollars to remedy the problem. but other issues with the car engine keep arising. i have replaced th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.