2013 AUDI S6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
56
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
51
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 AUDI S6
The 2013 AUDI S6 has received a total of 56 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 51 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (33 complaints), Power Train (8 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 AUDI S6
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 AUDI S6, potentially affecting up to 168,936 vehicles.
Recall 22V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 26,093 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V370000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 139,249 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V450000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 3,594 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 AUDI S6
56 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI S6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Seatcritical Fasteners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I was driving my Audi when I got transmission malfunction light on along with suspension fault and epc light and check engine light all together and the car wouldn’t go faster than 20 mph. Causing someone to rear end me and them fleeing . So not only was my car hit because of this but I had no driver to hold responsible for the damage
Was just driving down the highway at normal speed and my car lost all power, every like came up on the dash and disabled my power steering causing me to almost crash. Took it to the shop mechanic tells me the turbos failed due to oil screen and it will cost me $8,000 Not sure why they failed I have amazing service records on my car. This needs to be a recall.
Was just driving down the highway at normal speed and my car lost all power, every like came up on the dash and disabled my power steering causing me to almost crash. Took it to the shop mechanic tells me the turbos failed due to oil screen and it will cost me $8,000 Not sure why they failed I have amazing service records on my car. This needs to be a recall.
the 2013 Audi 4.0T generation have a massive issue where the engine start leaking from the bottom of the crankcase where the block connects to it and to fix all these issues audi is asking a rebuild of the entire engine this issue is very common on the 2013 2014 2015 S6 S7 S8 with the 4.0T worldwide problem
All 2013 Audi S have a transmission issues where it cause the transmission to stop shifting or skips gears or clutch slips and Audi has not done anything about them This repair is expensive and millions of people experience this problem and Audi still won’t fix it
Safety Rating for the 2013 AUDI S6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 AUDI S6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 AUDI S6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 51 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 AUDI S6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A4522262067132_1 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.
A6420722047061_2 — STRUCTURE
This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
A1920012048936_2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is an information bulletin regarding procedure for when the technician finds coolant marks during a repair.
A2119322034999_4 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
This informational bulletin contains an explanation for a discolored pipe.
A011901 2046611 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
A011996 2046611 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
A171894 2048392- — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin contains software update ifnormation for when the instrument cluster display shows ?Please reduce oil level.?
A371778 2035049- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update to correct a harsh downshift in the transmission from 3-2.
A371778 2035049- — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin contains a software update to correct a harsh downshift in the transmission from 3-2.
A511509 2009967- — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 13-07 dated September 30, 2013. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
Showing 10 of 51 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 AUDI S6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S6
- 2008 AUDI S6 — 2 complaints
- 2009 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUDI S6 — 1 complaint
- 2011 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S6 (current)
- 2014 AUDI S6 — 30 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S6 — 8 complaints
- 2016 AUDI S6 — 30 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S6 — 6 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S6 — 5 complaints