2001 Audi S6: common problems and reliability
An average S6 year.
The best Audi S6 year (few owner reports). All S6 years
1 owner complaint, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2001 S6?The 2001 Audi S6 has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags.
Safety record for the 2001 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2001 Audi S6 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other S6 years only. How we score it
Is 2001 a good year for the S6?
Across the 15 S6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2010) to 42 (2013). With 1 complaints, the 2001 S6 sits about the same as the model's median of 4.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2001 S6
electrical system
Campaign 04V133000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S6. See the full S6 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used S6 listings typically run $19,298–$37,790.
Other S6 model years
Compare every S6 year side by side to see how 2001 ranks against the rest.
Compare the S6 against its rivals
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