1995 Audi S6 problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Audi S6, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 17 | 85% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% |
| Structure | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Dt: the consumer received nhtsa recall 96v017000 concerning the ignition switch. The manufacturer informed him that recall repair was done and they were no longer assisting in the recall although the problem recurred. The dealer had not been contacted yet. *ak (12/05/05) after starting the vehicle the lights, horn…”
Electrical System · filed Nov 8, 2005
“The underside of the front bumper gets caught on curbs and wheel stops in parking lots. It makes little or no noise as I pull in, but when I go to pull out it gets caught and threatens to pull off the whole lower bumper cover. I ve heard of many other audi owners having this problem, and it can cause about $2000 in…”
Structure · filed Sep 29, 2004
“The metal fuel lines under car corrode due to design of retaining clamps. This has caused leaks in the fuel line. The car has had a fuel line recall performed already but, it was at a different section. This rusted section is not covered.”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Dec 23, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK
Preliminary Evaluation PE99065 · opened Oct 28, 1999 · closed Mar 31, 2000 · led to recall 00V084000
Technical service bulletins
26 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Audi S6. The 10 most recent:
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
SM 44-2017 EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2017
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment…
ATE-17-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2017
This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
A441662 2010334- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 19, 2016
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++…
A191562 2025303- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2015
Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened…
SB-01-15-29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2015
Tightening wheel bolts
44145520103346 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 21, 2014
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
A441455 2010334- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 12, 2014
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
AUD4927ENG · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2014
Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
Edition92 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2014
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++…
A191450 2025303- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 20, 2014
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1995 Audi S6 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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