Audi S6 years to avoid
The Audi S6 years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2024 is the cleanest year on record.
187
Total complaints
21
Recall campaigns
1992–2025
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S6 years to avoid
Every S6 year
Common questions
What are the worst Audi S6 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S6 years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2024.
What is the best year for the Audi S6?
By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S6 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi S6 have?
Across all model years, the S6 has 21 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 187 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.