No complaints are listed for the 2009 Audi S6. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AUDI S6.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2018-06-22. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously rep (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-01-04. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zo (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi c (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-01-11. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vi (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
404 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 126 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 58 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 52 |
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| AIR BAGS | 51 |
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| STEERING | 30 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 20 |
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| SUSPENSION | 20 |
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11032137
Date: 2026-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
11022664
Date: 2025-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
11021447
Date: 2025-07-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
11016532
Date: 2025-03-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
11012483
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
11012476
Date: 2024-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
11011285
Date: 2024-11-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
11011282
Date: 2024-11-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
11011240
Date: 2024-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
11009941
Date: 2024-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.