This page covers 2 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Audi S6.
21 mpg combined
11.2 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2016 Audi S6 has 2 recalls, the most serious involving the turbocharger oil supply strainer, which can become blocked and starve the bearings of lubrication, causing the turbine shaft to break or the turbine wheel to grind against its housing, which can stall the engine while driving.
The second recall affects vehicles equipped with basic front passenger seats, where a body-sensing mat inside the seat can wear or develop stress damage, causing the passenger occupant detection system to malfunction and potentially preventing the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, reducing lubrication to the bearings and causing wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change at no charge.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat may wear or stress over time, causing the passenger detection system to stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a passenger detection system repair kit at no cost to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
