- 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
2004 Audi S6 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Audi S6 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2004 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical S6 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 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
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Audi S6: every year compared
All S6 years2004 Audi S6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Audi S6 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2004 Audi A4 | 189 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A4 Avant | 189 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 189 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A6 | 35 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi A6 Avant | 35 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Audi S4 | 29 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Audi S4 Avant | 29 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Audi TT | 25 | 2 | F | 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 2004 Audi S6
Does the 2004 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 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 2004 Audi S6 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Audi S6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 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 2004 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