2013 Audi S6 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Audi S6.

20102014
Complaints
56
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2013 Audi S6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#133 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:63,156 mi
#28 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:44,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Audi S6.

Engine Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,156
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,500
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Critical Fasteners
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2013 Audi S6

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~168,936 vehicles.

22V178000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
~26,093 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

18V370000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~139,249 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

13V450000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~3,594 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.

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2013 Audi S6 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Audi S6 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2013 Audi S6 has 56 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Audi S6?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (33 complaints, avg 63,156 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 44,500 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Audi S6?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,516 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Audi S6?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Audi S6 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 168,936 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Audi S6?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2013 Audi S6 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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