Every 2014 Audi S6 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 22V178000
Mar 23, 2022Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V178000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 18V370000
Apr 6, 2018Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V370000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 13V450000
Sep 23, 2013Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 13V450000 →
2014 Audi S6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi S6, reporting 2 injuries. Audi has issued at least 777 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine14
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
- Suspension3
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Power Train2
- Steering2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (239)
- Electrical System (155)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (115)
- Unknown Or Other (55)
- Engine (46)
- Structure (45)
Read Audi S6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2014 Audi S6
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
EA22001Opened Apr 4, 2022Closed May 26, 2023
- Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
PE21009Opened Mar 29, 2021Closed May 27, 2022
What people reported
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi S6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“TURBO FAILURE - CAR STALLED WHILE SLOWING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE, CAUSING MULTIPLE NEAR-COLLISIONS.”
2014 AUDI S6Jun 24, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11222281
Injury reported
“I WAS DRIVING BEHIND AN AUDI S6 (ONE OF THE NEWER MODELS WITH FULL LED LIGHTING) AT NIGHT. I FOUND ITS LED BRAKE LIGHTS BLINDINGLY BRIGHT.”
2014 AUDI S6Jan 21, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10560763
“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.”
2014 AUDI S6Jun 18, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11667752
“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.”
2014 AUDI S6Jul 3, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11530106
“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].”
2014 AUDI S6Jun 10, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11526318
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