2014 Audi S6: raw data

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vehicle	2014 / audi / s6
known issues	4 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints	20 on file (2014-01-21 → 2025-06-18)
recalls	3
investigations	2
fars	not identifiable in FARS
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Turbocharger failure from clogged oil screenENGINE12 complaints2019-06 → 2023-07audi-s6-2014-turbo-oil-screen-failure

11452175 Both turbocharger catastrophic failure due to clogged turbocharger oil screen
11270534 THE TURBO CHARGER BEARINGS BROKE AND DESTROYED THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE SINCE HEARD OF MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM
11406208 TOO FINE OF AN OIL SCREEN, CAUSING TURBO FAILURE DUE TO STARVATION OF OIL TO THE TURBOS. NOW I NEED A VERY VERY COSTLY REPAIR. SEVERAL $1000'S

Engine mount, transmission mount, and camshaft failureENGINE3 complaints2021-08 → 2023-06audi-s6-2014-mount-camshaft-failure

11480926 Camshaft Actuator, Camshaft positioner, Camshaft sensors. No warning or dash lights, car abruptly stopped on Highway while traveling 65mph 15 hours after Audi replaced replaced both fuel pumps and oil screen recall fix
11428128 EPC light and Engine light keep coming on and causing the car to go into limp mode while driving on highway at 55+ mph. This has happened three times
11526318 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]

Power steering system failureSTEERING2 complaints2021-03 → 2025-06audi-s6-2014-power-steering-failure

11667752 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
11399352 POWER STEERING SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. 18 MONTHS AGO, POWER STEERING FAILED AND WHOLE POWER-STEERING SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY

Air suspension system faultSUSPENSION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2 complaints2020-09 → 2022-06audi-s6-2014-air-suspension-fault

11468065 While driving, received notification of a suspension fault. Was able to drive vehicle home, and found code for suspension C104600. Cleared code, and didn't see it return
11354290 SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED AT 40,000 MILES DO TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THAT WAS AUDI EXCUSE. SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED AGAIN AT 63,000 MILES

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
20	2014-01-21	2025-06-18	0	0	ENGINE:14; SUSPENSION:3; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:3; STEERING:2; POWER TRAIN:2

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18V370000	04/06/2018	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION	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.	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.	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.
13V450000	23/09/2013	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	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.	A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.	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.
22V178000	23/03/2022	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER	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.	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.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
EA22001	closed	Engine Stall - Turbo Failure	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER	2022-04-04	2023-05-26	·	On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE 21-009) after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7 equipped with the 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported the vehicles would stall with no warning while driving at highway or city traffic speeds. Several of the complainants alleged an inability to restart. The complaints alleged the major contributing factor to the engine stalling was the failure of the turbochargers. The complaints cited the turbocharger fa
PE21009	closed	Engine Stall - Turbo Failure	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER	2021-03-29	2022-05-27	22V178000	On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 21-009 after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7. The subject vehicles are equipped with 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported that the vehicles stall suddenly with no warning while driving on the highway or in city traffic. Several of the complainants alleged an inability to restart. The complaints allege the major contributing factor to the engine stalling is the failure of the turbochargers. The complaints

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Audi S6 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/audi/s6

@misc{wrenchpro_2014_audi_s6_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Audi S6},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/audi/s6}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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