2018 Audi S6 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Audi S6.

20172020
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Audi S6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Steering Defects

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Audi S6.

Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Audi S6. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2018 Audi S6

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~139,249 vehicles.

18V370000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~139,249 affected

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.

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2018 Audi S6 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Audi S6 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Audi S6 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Audi S6?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2018 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 139,249 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Audi S6?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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