2014 Audi S6 problems
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi S6. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 50% of complaints. After that come fuel system (10%) and suspension (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 50% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 16 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 76,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 4 injuries reported.
It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
I was driving behind an audi s6 (one of the newer models with full LED lighting) at night. I found its LED brake lights blindingly bright. The driving lights are very bright by themselves, but they're borderline tolerable, however brake lights when they come on are extremely bright - I could not look at that car when driving behind it, it was too painful to look at. I had to take my eyes off that car and off the road ahead of me as a result of this for extended periods of time.
Turbo failure - car stalled while slowing on a major interstate, causing multiple near-collisions. Audi is aware of the issue and the dangers of the failure, but has not issued a recall, even though they have issued multiple technical service bulletins regarding the issue and admitting to faulty parts causing the failure. It is only a matter of time before someone is injured or worse due to losing control of the vehicles acceleration and use of engine.
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. Engine mounts and transmission mounts were replaced at 63,000. Now at 75,000 miles, engine camshaft has failed and almost caused me to lose control of the car. Oil is changed every 3k miles and all maintenance is up to date and always done on time or before required. Car always smell like gas. Inspection found no issues.
The contact owns a 2014 Audi S6. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the repair would not be covered due to aftermarket parts. No additional assistance was provided.