- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
- The risk
- A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Audi S6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Audi S6 with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2004 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical S6 year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Audi S6 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Audi S6
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I had the car jacked up using the audi supplied jack on the right front wheel. I had removed the tire and was replacing front brake pads. The jack suddenly collapsed. The jack had come apart due to the failure of a plastic part that operates as a hinge point. I feel the jack design is very poor and could result in someone being seriously hurt or killed.
Audi S6: every year compared
All S6 years1998 Audi S6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Audi S6 | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 1998 Audi A4 | 258 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Audi A6 | 130 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Audi Quattro | 9 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Audi A8 | 7 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Audi 100 | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Audi Cabriolet | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Audi Allroad | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Audi S6
Does the 1998 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Audi S6: electrical system (March 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Audi S6 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 30, 2011 and the latest on March 30, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Audi S6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi S6 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi S6 years have the most complaints?
1995 (20), 2003 (2), 1996 (1). See every Audi S6 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Audi S6 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data