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US recalls (1)
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Airbag
2018-07-06 · campaign 2018-365
On certain vehicles, a problem with the passenger occupant detection system can cause illumination of the airbag warning light and the airbag system may not properly classify the front passenger. In the event of a crash, the airbag system may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury to a front passenger. Correction: Dealers will install a passenger occupant detection system repair kit.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi S6. Among 19 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Audi S6.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Audi S6 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Audi S6 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S6 4.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.