I took the vehicle to west Covina Audi to get the recall repaired. Inv # 793279. They claimed the recall was repaired. I request photos of the work performed and old parts. I was told that since it was a recall they have to ship the parts to Audi. When i was notified that my car was done. I asked for pictures. they send me pictures of another car. I checked all the hose clamps and markings from the factory. they are all untouched. Its a extensive repair and that was done in 15 minutes. Audi is commiting recall fraud.
The worst 2017 Audi S6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Engine4
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen 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 of lubrication.
- 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 crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Recall number 22V178000 · Recall details
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen 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 the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Recall number 18V370000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Audi S6 609
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands...
- This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides infomraiton when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has...
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
2017 Audi S6 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 27 | 21 |
What 2017 Audi S6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I'm NOT sure if this would have developed to an safety issue, I'll let your team decide. At my scheduled 50,000 mile dealer service (50,219 miles) I was informed that both motor mounts had failed and needed replacement. The service rep said that THEY found a fault code for one mount and a visual inspection confirmed that the other mount had also failed. Both mounts had sensors but I DID NOT receive a Check Engine Light of any kind. If the situation would have continued, COULD this have become a safety issue? Maybe? I was also concerned about the "No CEL" in that my car was just 2000 mile out of warrantee, could the mount mount have failed during the warranty period and the system was intentionally set up to NOT let me know there was a failure?
Turbo power feels to have gradually declined upon approaching 50k miles. It is caused by clogged turbo oil screens. $3000+ repair with no help from audi brand and dealer for a widely known issue. Additionally the o2 sensors have randomly throw error for running lean. Replaced o2 sensor but issue came back. Have already tested maf sensor and vetted for vacuum, exhaust leaks. Also a known issue with no help from audi brand/dealer.
Audi s6 4.0 tt, the car I own are notorious in oil screen problems. They starve the turbos with no oil and cause failure to them. I am one of the person that has to deal with the issue.
Oem turbos fail on audi 2013-2017 s6/s7/s8/rs6/rs7 due to oil starvation caused by clogged oem oil strainer. This is a safety issue as the failure happens without warning and as it generally happens while while driving the sudden loss of power could lead to a serious accident. This issue appears to be wide-spread based on discussions available on online forums. Audi is aware of these failures and has issued tsb's that identify the turbo oil strainer as the culprit but they have not issued a recall. There have also been various revised versions of this oil strainer over time, each one being less restrictive than the prior. $10k+ repair every 30-50k miles is unreasonable due to fact that oil strainer has been identified to be defective and updated several times by audi.
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Questions about the 2017 Audi S6
Is the 2017 Audi S6 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2017 Audi S6, 1.3 times a typical S6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Audi S6?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi S6 have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi S6 get?
Official estimates for the 2017 Audi S6 range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, AWD) gets 18 city and 27 highway.
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