2004 Audi S6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 22, 2004 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S6 years
Not enough data 20th of 27 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2004 Audi S6 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Audi S6
Audi S6 C8 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2004 Audi S6 recalls (1)

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Electrical systemMar 18, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V133000 · 172,866 vehicles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Audi S6?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Audi S6?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.