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1998 Audi S6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Audi S6, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage146kUnknown or other, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Audi S6 has problems

1 complaint 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

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

1 recall

1998 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.

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

1998 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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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 Audi S6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DRIVER'S SIDE DASH FIRERQ06003 · closed Jul 20, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-198
In owners' words

What S6 owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAD THE CAR JACKED UP USING THE AUDI SUPPLIED JACK ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I HAD REMOVED THE TIRE AND WAS REPLACING FRONT BRAKE PADS. THE JACK SUDDENLY COLLAPSED. THE JACK HAD COME APART DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A PLASTIC PART THAT OPERATES AS A HINGE POINT. I FEEL THE JACK DESIGN IS VERY POOR AND…
Complaint 10394594 · Mar 30, 2011 · 145,602 miles

Own a 1998 S6?

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