1998 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 1998 Audi S6. That ranks 14th out of 27 S6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 145,602 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 145,602 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Audi S6 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
Risk: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver's side dash fire (RQ06003) — opened Feb 27, 2006, closed Jul 20, 2006, led to recall 06V198000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I had the car jacked up using the audi supplied jack on the right front wheel. I had removed the tire and was replacing front brake pads. The jack suddenly collapsed. The jack had come apart due to the failure of a plastic part that operates as a hinge point. I feel the jack design is very poor and…
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 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 S6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 S6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 S6 | 20 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Audi S6?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Audi S6?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.