2010 Audi S6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
31/100
#10 most-complained of 14 S6 years
The 2010 Audi S6 has a complaint index of 31, ranking 10th worst out of 14 model years with data — far below years like 2013 (100) and 2014 (92). It has 1 complaint and 2 airbag recalls on file with NHTSA.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 19 hwy
Top 2010 Audi S6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (100%)
What owners report
- Owners report the Takata passenger airbag recall remedy was unavailable, leaving no resolution timeframe from Audi.
- Audi's only guidance was to avoid seating anyone in the front passenger seat until parts were available.
2010 Audi S6 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V427000Jun 22, 2018Airbags237,947 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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 used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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 replaced under one of those campaigns.
- NHTSA 18V004000Jan 4, 2018Airbags10,166 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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 "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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 customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.
2010 Audi S6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other S6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Audi S6 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2010 Audi S6 has a complaint index of 31 and only 1 complaint on file, ranking 10th worst among 14 model years — better than most other S6 years.
- Does the 2010 Audi S6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Audi S6, both related to airbags, including a Takata passenger frontal airbag inflator replacement.
- What is the top problem area for the 2010 Audi S6?
- Airbags are the top reported problem area, accounting for 100% of the single complaint on file.
- How does the 2010 Audi S6 compare to other years?
- The 2010 model's complaint index of 31 is much lower than the 2013 (100) and 2014 (92) model years, which are marked as Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Audi S6?
- EPA rates the 2010 Audi S6 at 16 mpg combined (14 city/19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,000.