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2016 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 Audi is a component that helps draw in air to burn fuel in your engine. It relies on a special filter to keep the oil flowing properly. In some 2013-2017 models, this filter can get clogged and cause big problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the filter gets blocked, the turbocharger's bearings can wear out. This can cause the engine to stall while driving, and if the bearings fail, the turbocharger's shaft could break. Either way, you could lose power and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty oil strainer and give your engine a fresh oil change, all at no charge to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get your recall notice.
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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 air bag sensor in your front passenger seat is a mat that detects your weight and position. It's a safety feature that helps determine whether the passenger air bag should deploy in case of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this sensor goes wrong, the air bag might not protect your front passenger in a crash, putting them at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a repair kit to fix the air bag sensor, at no cost to you, as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

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
2015
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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