1995 AUDI S6

2 recalls, 22 complaints - 27 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.

Remedy

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

3,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

24,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

22 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY	13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS	1
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS	1

Incident date: Oct 25, 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 TH... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 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 CAU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 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.

Incident date: Jul 31, 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

Incident date: Jul 31, 2001

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2000

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

Incident date: Sep 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 EXH... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 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

Incident date: Mar 6, 2000

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

Incident date: Apr 18, 2000

NO SUMMARY

Incident date: Mar 21, 2000

THIS FUEL LEAK IS NEXT TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND IS A FIRE HAZARD!

Incident date: Mar 10, 2000

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

Incident date: Feb 25, 2000

I HAD PREVIOUSLY NOTED AN INTERMITTENT FUEL SMELL ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT CURSORY UNDERHOOD INSPECTION REVEALED NO VISIBLE LEAKS. MOST RECENT OCCURENCE (2/25/00) HAD SAME FUEL SMELL AND THIS TIME I WAS ABLE TO DETECT WEEPAGE IN THE FLEXIBLE LINE (GOT A WET HAND FROM RUBBING FLEXIBLE LINE). FITT... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 1999

CAR IS UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. CONTACTED AUDI OF AMERICA AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP. WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT UNTIL 12-13-99. I FEEL THAT THIS DEFECT IN THE FUEL LINE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND AM NOW FACED WITH RENTING A CAR FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS UNLESS I CHOOSE TO DRIVE THE CAR KNOWING THAT THELEAK ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 1999

THE FUEL LINE LEAK THAT MY CAR SUFFERS FROM IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON 1992-1994 AUDI S4S AND 1995 AUDI S6S. THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL LINE LEAK IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SINCE IT TENDS TO DRIP OR SPRAY ON THE TURBO WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. FROM DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE WEB (WWW.S-CARS.ORG) ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 1999

FUEL LEAKS IN THE VACINITY OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER - POTENTIAL FOR FIRE

Incident date: Sep 20, 1999

NO SUMMARY

Incident date: Jan 6, 1999

THE FUEL LINE ON MY AUDI S6 WAS CLEARLY LEAKING FUEL INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURENCE FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL OF AUDI. MY CAR HAPPENED TO BE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AT THE TIME AND THE PART WAS REPLACED. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING, H... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 1999

PRESTIGE IMPORTS WAS WONDERFUL! THEY GOT AUDI OF AMERICA TO PAY FOR TRANSPORTATION AND REPAIR OF MY CAR. ELK MOUNTAIN MOTORS ( MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER) LIED TO ME AND SAID IT WASN'T LEAKING. FUEL WAS SPRAYING ON THE FIREWALL, EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND TURBO - A CLEAR FIRE DANGER.

WHILE REFUELING WITH THE ENGINE OFF, GAS TANK CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Fire

EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 AUDI S6

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	16.0	22.0	18.0	Premium	$4,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 AUDI S6

27 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
200000 WHEELS	5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS	2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified

200000 WHEELS

This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service a

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL

200000 WHEELS

Tightening wheel bolts

200000 WHEELS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should no

200000 WHEELS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODE

200000 WHEELS

Tightening wheel bolts

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Audi Elsa Newsletter

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for serv

203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE PEDAL SQUEAK. *TW

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS. *TW

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

NEW SAFETY FEATURE FOR UNLOCKING VEHICLES FROM THE INTERIOR. *TW

AUDI S6 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI S6 across all model years (1992, 2025).

63 Total Recalls

193 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

5 Reported Crashes

3 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI S6 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	1	5	View
2024	1	0	View
2023	1	0	View
2022	4	7	View
2021	10	0	View
2020	6	5	View
2018	1	5	View
2017	2	6	View
2016	2	30	View
2015	2	8	View
2014	3	30	View
2013	3	56	View
2011	2	0	View
2010	2	1	View
2009	3	0	View
2008	2	2	View
2007	2	1	View
2004	1	0	View
2003	2	2	View
2002	2	9	View
2001	1	1	View
2000	1	0	View
1999	1	0	View
1998	1	1	View
1997	0	1	View
1996	1	1	View
1995 (current)	2	22
1994	2	0	View
1993	1	0	View
1992	1	0	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S3	111	122	View
A5	100	418	View

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1995 AUDI S6

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 AUDI S6

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 AUDI S6

Most Affected Components

AUDI S6 - All Years Overview

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