- 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
2001 Audi S6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Audi S6 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2004 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical S6 year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Audi S6 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 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 2001 Audi S6
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi s6. While driving approximately 5 mph, the air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was not available.
Audi S6: every year compared
All S6 years2001 Audi S6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Audi S6 | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2001 Audi TT | 130 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Audi A4 | 130 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Audi A6 | 113 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Audi S4 | 87 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Audi A8 | 17 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Audi Allroad | 17 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Audi Quattro | 11 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Audi 100 | 6 | 0 | C | 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 2001 Audi S6
Does the 2001 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi S6?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Audi S6 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 31, 2015 and the latest on August 31, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 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 2001 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