Worst 2013 Audi S6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Audi S6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 33 | — | — | 63,156 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 1 | — | 44,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 47,667 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 59,562 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Audi S6. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2013 Audi S6
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~168,936 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Other Audi S6 Years
Wider context: See the full Audi S6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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