2021 AUDI S6 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 AUDI S6 has 0 complaints and 56 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle recalls, primarily involving various electrical, suspension, and safety systems.
The vehicle has numerous recalls affecting multiple systems including electrical, braking, suspension, seat belts, tires, and air bags. The recalls address defects ranging from software errors to improperly manufactured components that may impact vehicle safety and operation.
Recalls- Instrument panel display. Recall 25V201000 affects 44,387 vehicles including the S6 Sedan. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, hiding critical safety information such as the speedometer and warning lights, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the instrument panel software free of charge.
- Rearview camera display. Recall 22V742000 covers 170,296 vehicles and causes a blank or black screen instead of the rearview camera image when reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update infotainment software at no cost.
- Brake fluid cap labeling. Recall 23V601000 involves 7,499 vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid reservoir cap may lead to the use of wrong brake fluid, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace caps as needed free of charge.
- Rear axle alignment and tires. Recall 22V034000 affects 31,058 vehicles. Rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after prior repairs, possibly causing premature or uneven tire wear that increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and correct alignment and replace damaged tires.
- Rear axle lock nut. Recall 21V295000 involves 40,993 vehicles. A lock nut on the rear axle trailing arm may break due to stress corrosion, potentially misaligning the axle and causing loss of control. Dealers will replace lock nuts and bolts as necessary free of charge.
- Fuel level sensor. Recall 22V155000 covers 47,238 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing inaccurate fuel readings and potential engine stall due to fuel shortage, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank free of charge.
- Gateway control module. Recall 22V861000 affects 50,883 vehicles. Liquids spilled in the rear seat may cause the gateway control module to shut down, suddenly reducing engine power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a protective cover free of charge.
- Passenger air bag. Recall 21V159000 involves 3,421 vehicles. The passenger air bag score line may be improperly manufactured, preventing proper deployment or ejecting debris that can cause injury. Dealers will inspect and repair air bags as needed free of charge.
- Rear seat belt retractors. Recall 21V606000 covers 45,496 vehicles. The automatic locking retractors on rear seat belts may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as required free of charge.
- Rear suspension non-powered axle assembly. Recalls 22V034000 and 21V295000 jointly address potential rear axle misalignment and component failure affecting over 31,000 vehicles. This condition increases crash risk and will be remedied by inspection, alignment correction, and replacement of affected parts.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects on this vehicle may have rights under state lemon laws. It is advisable to consult legal resources for further guidance.
2021 AUDI S6 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
441271
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 AUDI S6
44387 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S6
7499 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Risk: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S6
47238 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S6
31058 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S6
50883 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S6
170296 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S6
40993 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 AUDI S6
3421 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Risk: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2021 AUDI S6
45496 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.