repaired · 2024 Q2
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Risk. Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a…
2013 Audi S6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2013 Audi S6, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-178 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Audi S6 has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Engine
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Electrical system
2Air bags
2Suspension
1Child seat
1Seats
1Steering
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Child seat | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 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.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
60kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 engine complaints. 92% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles23under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 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
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'16'17'18'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Audi S6 safety ratings
2013 Audi S6 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Audi S6, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine Stall - Turbo FailureNo recall
- Engine Stall - Turbo FailureLed to recall 22V-178
In owners' words
What S6 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Was just driving down the highway at normal speed and my car lost all power, every like came up on the dash and disabled my power steering causing me to almost crash. Took it to the shop mechanic tells me the turbos failed due to oil screen and it will cost me $8,000 Not sure why they failed I have…
the 2013 Audi 4.0T generation have a massive issue where the engine start leaking from the bottom of the crankcase where the block connects to it and to fix all these issues audi is asking a rebuild of the entire engine this issue is very common on the 2013 2014 2015 S6 S7 S8 with the 4.0T…
The Mfg defrayed some of the cost of replacing the two turbos but I was charged $5,607.06 on the repair on 9/24/20. The cause of the repair was do the mfg defect and they should pay 100% of the repair. The vehicle only had 42,040 miles at the time of the turbo failure.
Own a 2013 S6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.