Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Audi S6: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Audi S6 at 21 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Audi S6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Audi S6, newest first.

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA 22V178000 Reported Mar 23, 2022

Filed by: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 21H7)
Units affected: 26,093 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification

NHTSA 18V370000 Reported Jun 4, 2018

Filed by: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 74D5)
Units affected: 139,249 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Audi S6 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Audi S6 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
S6	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	18/27/21 mpg	$3,900	423

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Audi S6 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Audi S6 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Audi S6 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Audi S6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi S6, most recently on Sep 23, 2022. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Audi S6 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	4
Fuel/propulsion system	1
Unknown or other	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi S6 model years

Audi S6 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2025 S6	22 mpg	3	4	—
2024 S6	22 mpg	1	0	—
2023 S6	22 mpg	1	0	—
2022 S6	22 mpg	4	4	—
2021 S6	22 mpg	10	0	—
2020 S6	22 mpg	6	2	—
2018 S6	18 mpg	1	4	5/5
2016 S6	21 mpg	2	19	5/5
2015 S6	20 mpg	2	5	5/5

All Audi S6 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Audi models

2017 Audi A3 2017 Audi A4 2017 Audi A5 2017 Audi A6 2017 Audi A7 2017 Audi A8 2017 Audi Q3 2017 Audi Q5 2017 Audi Q7 2017 Audi R8 2017 Audi R8 Spyder 2017 Audi RS 3 2017 Audi RS 7 2017 Audi S3 2017 Audi S5 2017 Audi S7

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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