NHTSA vehicle safety data

1995 Audi S6 Recalls & Complaints

The 1995 Audi S6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Audi S6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1995 Audi S6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Audi S6, describing incidents dated January 6, 1999 to October 25, 2005.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 17 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Structure 1 complaint

Of the 20 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10142041 · Filed November 8, 2005
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…
ODI #10093304 · Filed September 29, 2004
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. IVE HEARD OF MANY OTHER AUDI OWNERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM, AND IT CAN…
ODI #10000342 · Filed December 23, 2002
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.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1995 Audi S6 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE99-065: FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK
Closed March 31, 2000
- Recall 00V-068
- Recall 00V-084

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

VW/FUEL LINES

NHTSA #00V068000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported March 6, 2000 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Potentially affected: 3,000 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign KY · Owners notified March 22, 2001 · Vehicles built September 1, 1991 – August 31, 1995 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Electrical System — Ignition — Switch

NHTSA #96V017000 · NHTSA notice

Reported January 29, 1996 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Potentially affected: 24,000 vehicles

Owners notified April 23, 1996 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – December 1, 1995 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety consequence

SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1995 Audi S6. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

20 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Audi S6.

Electrical System

ODI #10142041

Incident: October 25, 2005 · Filed: November 8, 2005

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, CLIMATE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS THE IGNITION KEY WAS MANUALLY/SLOWLY TURNED BACK UNTIL THE CLIMATE CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. *SC

Structure

ODI #10093304

Incident: September 26, 2004 · Filed: September 29, 2004

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. IVE HEARD OF MANY OTHER AUDI OWNERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM, AND IT CAN CAUSE ABOUT $2000 IN DAMAGE IF THE BUMPER COVER IS DAMAGED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR LATER MODEL YEARS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT MY MODEL YEAR IS NOT COVERED BY ANY RECALL. I CURRENTLY HAVE MY CAR IN THE SHOP, THEY ARE RESECURING MY BUMPER AND RELATED BODY PARTS.# OF OCCURANCES LISTED BELOW IS APPROXIMATE. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10000342

Incident: December 5, 2002 · Filed: December 23, 2002

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.

Electrical System

ODI #893383

Incident: July 31, 2001 · Filed: August 3, 2001

VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WON'T WORK. OTHER TIMES HEADDLIGHTS WERE ON AND VEHICLE WON'T START. SAME PROBLEMS AS IN RECALL FOR /IGNITION SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED. PLEASE ADD FURTHER COMMENTS.*AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #876207

Incident: November 8, 2000 · Filed: December 8, 2000

CONSUMER IS HAVING SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 00V068000 CONCERNING FUEL LINES, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #866058

Filed: July 26, 2000

FUEL LINE WHICH GOES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING FUEL , AND CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. ALSO, RECALL 00V068000 DEALT WITH SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #864888

Incident: March 6, 2000 · Filed: July 6, 2000

SMELL GAS WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FEELS HES EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 00V068000.*AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #858293

Incident: March 10, 2000 · Filed: March 10, 2000

PE99065, FUEL LINE CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #737979

Filed: December 19, 2000

THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO COMPLY WITH CAMPAIGN # 00V068000. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR AT LEAST 3 WEEKS. CAMPAIGN # KY IS NOT IN THE DEALERS COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO HAVE THIS FUEL LINE REPAIRED SINCE 3/2000. THIS LINE IS FUEL LINE IS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE AND COULD COULD SPRAY ON A HOT TURBO CAUSING AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. I HAVE NOT RECIEVED ANY COOPERATION FROM VW OF AMERICA IN GETTING THIS LINE REPLACED. VOA CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS DENY KNOWLEGE OF THIS RECALL. *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #730695

Incident: September 7, 2000 · Filed: September 7, 2000

ON THIS DATE, 09-07-00, AT APPROXIMATELY 0730 HOURS, TEMP IN MID 40'S, MY WIFE STARTED OUR VEHICLE AND DETECTED THE ODOR OF GASOLINE AND SHUT OFF THE MOTOR. A CHECK UNDER THE HOOD INDICATED A LEAKING METAL BRAIDED FUEL LINE LOCATED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/TURBO-CHARGER. WE CONTACTED AUDI OF AMERICA AT THEIR 1-800 NUMBER AND INQUIRED AS TO WHAT COURSE OF ACTION WE SHOULD TAKE. THE MALE REPRESENTATIVE WE SPOKE TO WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALL ON THIS DEFECTIVE PART, HOWEVER, HE DID PROVIDE US WITH A REFERENCE # AND ADVISED US TO CONTACT A LOCAL AUDI DEALER. WE CONTACTED STAR MOTOR CO., A VOLKSWAGEN/AUDI DEALERSHIP, LOCATED IN CLARKSBURG, WV. THE SERVICE MANAGER ADVISED THAT PLANS WERE BEING MADE FOR RECALL BUT, OWNER NOTIFICATIONS HAD NOT BEEN SENT. WE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THIS SAME DATE AND CONTACTED A LOCAL TOWING SERVICE TO TOW OUR VEHICLE TO STAR MOTOR CO., WHICH IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES FROM OUR RESIDENCE. AT THIS TIME, IT IS UNDETERMINED IF AUDI IS GOING TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR & TOW. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 00V068000 THANK YOU.

Other Audi S6 model years

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