01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2013 Audi S6 recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V178000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- March 23, 2022
- Potential units
- 26,093campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Why it matters: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Owner notification: August 4, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 18V370000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- June 4, 2018
- Potential units
- 139,249campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Why it matters: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Owner notification: November 29, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 13V450000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- September 23, 2013
- Potential units
- 3,594campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
Why it matters: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.
Owner notification: October 21, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH