Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Audi S6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Audi S6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V178000 Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V370000 Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V450000 Fuel Line Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Together, the 20 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Audi S6 shows some risk areas with 3 recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints, primarily around the engine and turbocharger system. There's limited data suggesting how common failures are, and most complaints are engine-related.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Fuel line | 50,000–75,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Suspension system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
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
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Increased engine noise
- Fuel smell near vehicle
- Suspension squeaks or knocks
- Dashboard warning lights
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Audi S6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.