2013 Audi S6 vs 2013 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Audi S6 | 2013 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 1,418 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 823 | 162 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 67 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 48,280 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S6 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 497 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 413 |
| Engine | 33 | 179 |
| Power Train | 8 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 108 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50 |
| Seats | 1 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 10 | 40 |
| Stalling | 9 | 55 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 100 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 96 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 25 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
2013 Audi S6
2013 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.