2018 Audi S6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 4
Latest campaign: Jun 4, 2018

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Jun 4, 2018	18V370000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 4, 2018Latest campaign


Jun 4, 201818V370000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V370000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V370000 · Jun 4, 2018

Jun 4, 201818V370000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V370000

What's 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V370000 · Jun 4, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

4Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Steering	2	50
Electrical system	1	25
Visibility/wiper	1	25
Service brakes	1	25

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“First off let me start by saying the vehicle has 45k miles on it. There were no fault codes or system errors prior to the issue that developed.”
Filed 12/10/2023 · ODI 11559336
Visibility/wiper
“I own a 2018 audi s6 which I began driving in march 2018. Since then the windshield has shattered three times, due to only minor impacts of rocks or road debris each time.”
Filed 04/22/2021 · ODI 11413376
Service brakes
“Excessive brake dust on wheels and rotors affecting stopping distance”
Filed 04/09/2018 · ODI 11083980

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2018 Audi S6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi S6 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Audi S6. The most recent, 18V370000 (reported June 4, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Audi S6?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Audi S6?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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