Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Audi S6. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗VW/DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 100% |
How 2001 compares with other S6 years
Best and worst S6 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 20 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2001 Audi S6 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2001 Audi S6 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 04V133000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2001 Audi S6 problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2001 S6 compare with other years?
Among the 1995–2010 Audi S6 model years at least five years old, the 1996 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1995 the most (20). The 2001 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.