1998 Audi S6 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1998 Audi S6. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
173K
Fire / crash risk
1 / 0
Most recent filing
Mar 18, 2004
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Electrical System 1
Nearby model years
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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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- Mar 18, 2004Fire risk1998–2004 Audi A6, 2001–2004 Audi Allroad, 2003 Audi RS6 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
04V133000 · 173K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC