1998 AUDI S6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 AUDI S6
The 1998 AUDI S6 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 AUDI S6
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 AUDI S6, potentially affecting up to 172,866 vehicles.
Recall 04V133000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 172,866 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
Consequence: A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 AUDI S6
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 AUDI S6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAD THE CAR JACKED UP USING THE AUDI SUPPLIED JACK ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I HAD REMOVED THE TIRE AND WAS REPLACING FRONT BRAKE PADS. THE JACK SUDDENLY COLLAPSED. THE JACK HAD COME APART DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A PLASTIC PART THAT OPERATES AS A HINGE POINT. I FEEL THE JACK DESIGN IS VERY POOR AND COULD RESULT IN SOMEONE BEING SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED.
Safety Rating for the 1998 AUDI S6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 AUDI S6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 AUDI S6
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 AUDI S6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S6
- 1993 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 1994 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 1995 AUDI S6 — 22 complaints
- 1996 AUDI S6 — 1 complaint
- 1997 AUDI S6 — 1 complaint
- 1998 AUDI S6 (current)
- 1999 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2000 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2001 AUDI S6 — 1 complaint
- 2002 AUDI S6 — 9 complaints
- 2003 AUDI S6 — 1 complaint