1996 Audi S6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S6 years
- Not enough data 14th of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Audi S6. That ranks 14th out of 27 S6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Audi S6 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Audi S6 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Risk: Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel lines have been leaking and spilling gas into engine compartment. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak
Other Audi S6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 S6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 S6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 S6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 S6 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 S6 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 S6 | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 S6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 S6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 S6 | 19 | 2 |
| 2015 S6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 S6 | 20 | 3 |
| 2013 S6 | 42 | 3 |
| 2011 S6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 S6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 S6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 S6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 S6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 S6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 S6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 S6 | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 S6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 S6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 S6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 S6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 S6 | 20 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Audi S6?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Audi S6?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Audi S6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S6 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.