Audi S6
Audi S6 — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Audi S6
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 2002–now | — | $24,467–$81,288 | 158 | 49 | 102 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the S6
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 4.0L 8-cylinder | 2013–2018 | 10 models | 24 |
Audi S6 fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About the Audi S6
The Audi S6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi. It went on sale in 1994, shortly after the "A6" designation was introduced, replacing the "100" nameplate.
Source: Wikipedia — Audi S6, CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 39 | $24,467 | 30% | 87,046 mi |
| 2017 | 32 | $26,998 | 33% | 80,852 mi |
| 2018 | 12 | $32,994 | 41% | 68,387 mi |
| 2020 | 18 | $33,995 | 42% | 60,156 mi |
| 2021 | 17 | $44,982 | 55% | 51,051 mi |
| 2022 | 13 | $49,999 | 62% | 40,768 mi |
| 2023 | 18 | $57,992 | 71% | 32,261 mi |
| 2025 | 9 | $81,288 | 100% | 4,570 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | Air Bags, Seat Belts |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | Air Bags |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 3 | 42 | Engine, Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2014 | 3 | 20 | Engine, Suspension, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2015 | 2 | 5 | Engine, Steering, Suspension |
| 2016 | 2 | 19 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | Steering, Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | Electrical System, Power Train, Engine |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | Electrical System, Structure, Vehicle Speed Control |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | — |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
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- 2025 Audi S6 quattro Premium Plus — $66,070 · 4,515 mi · Stroudsburg, PA
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- 2017 Audi S6 quattro Prestige — $28,480 · 68,823 mi · Willow Grove, PA
- 2016 Audi S6 quattro Premium Plus — $21,440 · 105,287 mi · North East, PA
- 2022 Audi S6 quattro Premium Plus — $50,457 · 42,480 mi · Quakertown, PA