Audi
S6
Audi S6: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2002–2003, 2007–2011, 2013–2018, 2020–2025, 2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2004, 2006–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Audi S6 – Fifth generation (C8)2018–2025
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2018–2025 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door Avant (estate/wagon) |
| Platform | MLB Evo |
| Engines | 3.0 L V6 Turbo diesel (Europe) 2.9 L V6 Twin-Turbo petrol (outside Europe) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic |
| Length | 4,954 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,035 kg |
Audi S6 – Fourth generation (C7/4G)2012–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012–2018 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door Avant (estate/wagon) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group C7 |
| Engines | 4.0 L V8 DOHC Biturbo |
| Transmissions | 7-speed dual-clutch transmission S tronic |
| Wheelbase | 2,913 mm |
| Length | 4,976 mm 4,942 mm (Avant) |
| Width | 1,925 mm |
| Height | 1,433 mm 1,436 mm (Avant) |
Audi S6 – Third generation (C6/4F)2006–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006-2011 |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group C6 |
| Engines | 5.2 L V10 FSI 40v DOHC |
| Transmissions | 6-speed ZF 6HP26 tiptronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,843 mm |
| Length | saloon: 4,916 mm Avant: 4,933 mm |
| Width | 1,864 mm |
| Height | saloon: 1,449 mm Avant: 1,453 mm |
| Kerb weight | saloon: 1,910 kg Avant: 1,970 kg |
Audi S6 – Second generation (C5/4B)1999–2003
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1999–2003 |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group C5 |
| Engines | 4.2 L V8 DOHC |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 5-speed ZF 5HP24A tiptronic automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,759 mm |
| Length | 1999–2001: 4,833 mm 2002–2003: 4,912 mm |
| Width | 1999–2001: 1,850 mm 2002–2003: 1,933 mm |
| Height | saloon: 1,443 mm 1999–2001 Avant: 1,465 mm 2002–2003 Avant: 1,448 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,815 kg to 1,825 kg |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021, 2023–2025 | 2.9 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022 | 2.9 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2018 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2011 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2007–2009 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2002–2003 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021, 2023–2025 | 2.9 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2022 | 2.9 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2013–2018 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 5.2 L, 10 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2002–2003 | 4.2 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1–19.6 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2967 cm³ | 253 kW (344 PS) | 2030–2095 kg | 187–193 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2021 | Diesel hybrid | 2967 cm³ | 257 kW (349 PS) | 2030–2095 kg | 206–211 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2020 | Diesel | 2967 cm³ | 257 kW (349 PS) | 2030–2095 kg | 206–211 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2014–2018 | Petrol | 3993 cm³ | 331 kW (450 PS) | 1970–2035 kg | 218–224 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2014 | Petrol | 3993 cm³ | 309 kW (420 PS) | 1970–2025 kg | 225–226 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 5204 cm³ | – | 1985–2045 kg | 299 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Midsize estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2002–2003, 2007–2011, 2013–2018, 2020–2025 |
| Powertrains | Mild hybrid, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.9–5.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8, 10 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Automated manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 19 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396–963 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,747–2,803 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel, Diesel hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,967–3,993 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 253–331 kW (344–450 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,970–2,095 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,914–2,933 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2002–2003, 2007–2011, 2013–2018, 2020–2025, 2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2004, 2006–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 71 | 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 14 | 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 11 | 2003, 2013, 2014 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2013, 2016, 2020 |
| Suspension | 7 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Steering | 7 | 2013, 2014, 2018 |
| Airbags | 4 | 2008, 2010, 2013 |
| Speed control and cruise | 2 | 2013, 2016 |
| Driver assistance | 2 | 2014, 2016 |
| Brakes | 2 | 2016, 2018 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003, 2008, 2010, 2013–2018, 2020: 102 complaints, 2 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.