Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Audi S6
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Audi S6 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Audi S6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V900000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V201000 Instrument Panel Display Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V601000 Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V861000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V742000 Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V155000 Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V606000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V159000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With no owner complaints and 10 NHTSA recall campaigns, the 2021 Audi S6 has limited reliability data. Recalls pertain to systems like the electrical and instrument panels, but no significant structural or powertrain issues have been noted. This provides an average outlook for reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Instrument panel | Unknown | $150–$500 | 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 system inspection
- Tire rotations
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Unusual brake performance
- Error messages in display
- Inaccurate fuel gauge readings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Audi S6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.