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1995 Audi S6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 1995 Audi S6, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints201 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage108kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Audi S6 has problems

20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline171
Electrical system20
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1995 Audi S6 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Ignition: switch

Recall 96V-017 · Jan 29, 1996 · 24,000 vehicles

Risk. SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other S6 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S6 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Audi S6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAKPE99065 · closed Mar 31, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-068
In owners' words

What S6 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE METAL FUEL LINES UNDER CAR CORRODE DUE TO DESIGN OF RETAINING CLAMPS. THIS HAS CAUSED LEAKS IN THE FUEL LINE. THE CAR HAS HAD A FUEL LINE RECALL PERFORMED ALREADY BUT, IT WAS AT A DIFFERENT SECTION. THIS RUSTED SECTION IS NOT COVERED.
Complaint 10000342 · Dec 23, 2002 · 108,000 miles
CONSUMER IS HAVING SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 00V068000 CONCERNING FUEL LINES, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK
Complaint 876207 · Dec 8, 2000
FUEL LINE WHICH GOES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING FUEL, AND CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. ALSO, RECALL 00V068000 DEALT WITH SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
Complaint 866058 · Jul 26, 2000

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