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2015 AUDI S6

2 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #22V178000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your engine breathe and run smoothly. The oil supply strainer is a small filter that keeps the oil flowing to the turbocharger, but it can clog up and cause problems if it's not working properly, especially in your 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, or 2014-2017 RS7 model.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil strainer gets clogged, the bearings inside the turbocharger can wear out, causing the turbine wheel to rub against the housing or the shaft to break. This could cause your engine to stall, which can make it difficult to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the oil strainer and perform a fresh oil change, all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #18V370000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag system in your Audi relies on a sensor mat under the front passenger seat to detect whether someone is sitting there. Over time, this mat can wear out or get damaged, causing the system to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag system fails, it might not deploy properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury to the front passenger.
Free Fix
Audi will install a repair kit to fix the passenger occupant detection system, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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AIR BAGS
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Other AUDI S6 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
4 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2004
1 recall
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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