2015 AUDI S6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 AUDI S6
The 2015 AUDI S6 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 AUDI S6
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 AUDI S6, potentially affecting up to 165,342 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2015 AUDI S6
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI S6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Steering Module went out for no apparent reason. I was able to find a used one and have it repaired for just under $1000. I had git two quotes for to auto shops that specialize in Audi repairs and they were both over $5300 to repair this steering module. This is unacceptable.
Steering Module went out for no apparent reason. I was able to find a used one and have it repaired for just under $1000. I had git two quotes for to auto shops that specialize in Audi repairs and they were both over $5300 to repair this steering module. This is unacceptable.
Steering Module went out for no apparent reason. I was able to find a used one and have it repaired for just under $1000. I had git two quotes for to auto shops that specialize in Audi repairs and they were both over $5300 to repair this steering module. This is unacceptable.
Turbos blew causing the vehicle to lose power while trying to merge in traffic.
Multiple turbo failures. Engine shook violently then suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. This same issue happened 3 times affecting both turbos. It may be due to faulty oil filter/strainer. From online research (link below) this is a common problem for C7 Audi s6. https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/851578-2016-S6-4-0T-Turbo-Failure
Safety Rating for the 2015 AUDI S6
The 2015 AUDI S6 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 AUDI S6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 AUDI S6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A6921692056406_2 — AIR BAGS
This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored.
A1921172048936_3 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is an information bulletin regarding procedure for when the technician finds coolant marks during a repair.
A011996 2046611 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
A011873 2046724- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
SM 52-2017 — EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
A20167420433582 — ENGINE
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMS THE READER THAT THERE IS A PENDING SERVICE SOLUTION (PSS) FOR MIL ON WITH DTC P046100 IN VEHICLES WITH V8 ENGINES.
A941560 2017806- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 14-32 dated January 23, 2014. The light bulb warning light is displayed in the instrument cluster with the following message: "Vehicle lights: malfunction". DTCs are stored in the vehicle electrical system control module. Exterior lights are functioning properly.
PDI - 2015 A6-S6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F...
00147020392061 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
TableB — TIRES
Audi Normal Load Condition Tire Pressure Table
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 AUDI S6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S6
- 2010 AUDI S6 — 1 complaint
- 2011 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S6 — 56 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S6 — 30 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S6 (current)
- 2016 AUDI S6 — 30 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S6 — 6 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S6 — 5 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S6 — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S6 — 5 complaints