Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Audi S6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Audi S6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2009 Audi S6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V427000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V004000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V032000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Audi S6 has a good reliability outlook due to the absence of owner complaints and only three recall campaigns, all related to airbag issues. This limited data suggests minor reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Drive belt inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual brake noises
- Engine misfire
- Coolant leaks
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Audi S6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.