The 2014 Audi S6 has 20 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and suspension. Owners most often flag catastrophic turbocharger failure (c7 4.0t v8): caused by restrictive oil screens leading to oil starvation, turbo failure, and potential engine destruction. repair costs are extremely high ($9,000-$12,000 usd at a dealer). a manufacturer recall addressed the screen design. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Audi S6 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 S6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2020) to 20 (2014). With 20 complaints, the 2014 S6 sits about the same asthe model's median of 19.
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.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 18V370000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of t…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 13V450000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Campaign 22V178000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack …
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. For the C7 generation (approximately 2013-2018) with the twin-turbo 4.0L V8 (4.0T), the vehicle is widely praised for its potent performance, refined…
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