2011 AUDI S6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 AUDI S6
The 2011 AUDI S6 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 AUDI S6
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 AUDI S6, potentially affecting up to 248,113 vehicles.
Recall 18V004000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 10,166 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and...
View full details →Recall 18V427000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 237,947 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 AUDI S6
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 AUDI S6.
Safety Rating for the 2011 AUDI S6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 AUDI S6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 AUDI S6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 AUDI S6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A4622312051095_6 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
TRMCACBAR_Audi — AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 27,300 Audi owners in the state of California on January 14, 2020.
A461525 2022584- — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only intended for diagnostic purposes and does not serve as a guideline for determining warrantable conditions. Customer may...
A911435 2026895- — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-19 dated January 3, 2014. Customer complains that during Bluetooth calls, the person at the other end has trouble hearing the speaker in the vehicle. Voice recognition accuracy is poor. This TSB provides guidelines for testing microphones in a vehicle.
01130920147538 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 AUDI S6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S6
- 2006 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2007 AUDI S6 — 1 complaint
- 2008 AUDI S6 — 2 complaints
- 2009 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUDI S6 — 1 complaint
- 2011 AUDI S6 (current)
- 2012 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S6 — 56 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S6 — 30 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S6 — 8 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S6 — 30 complaints