1995 Audi S6 Problems & Complaints

Use caution4.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the S6 at the same age

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1995 Audi S6 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 4.0× as many as a typical S6 model year at the same age — above average, so look closely at the problem areas below before you buy. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (17 complaints, typically around 108,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

20complaints
2recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 1995 Audi S6 problems

  • Fuel & propulsion system~108,000 miles
    1785%
  • Electrical system~43,000 miles
    210%
  • Body & structure~114,000 miles
    15%

Share of the 20 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi S6 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Audi S6. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best S6 years: 2007, 2009, 2011. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2016, 1995. Compare all years →

1995 Audi S6 recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-068 · Mar 6, 2000 · 3,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 96V-017 · Jan 29, 1996 · 24,000 vehicles

Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Audi S6:

Fuel supply line leak

NHTSA investigation PE99065 · opened Oct 28, 1999 · closed Mar 31, 2000 · led to recall 00V-068

There is no summary currently available

What 1995 Audi S6 owners say

Fuel & propulsion system

The metal fuel lines under car corrode due to design of retaining clamps. This has caused leaks in the fuel line. The car has had a fuel line recall performed already but, it was at a different section. This rusted section is not covered.

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 108,000 miles · Dec 2002

On this date, 09-07-00, at approximately 0730 hours, temp in mid 40's, my wife started our vehicle and detected the odor of gasoline and shut off the motor. A check under the hood indicated a leaking metal braided fuel line located on the front passenger side of the engine compartment near the exhaust manifold/turbo-charger. We contacted Audi of America at their 1-800 number and inquired as to what course of action we should take. The male representative we spoke to was not aware of any recall on this defective part, however, he did provide us with a reference # and advised us to contact a local Audi dealer. We contacted star motor co., a Volkswagen/Audi dealership, located in clarksburg, wv. The service manager advised that plans were being made for recall but, owner notifications had not been sent. …

Delivery · Sep 2000

1995 Audi S6 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.2L 5-cyl turbo5-speed manual4WD/AWD16 / 22 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Audi S6 a good car?

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 S6 rates use caution: 4.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the S6 at the same age. It is one of the S6 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Audi S6?

The fuel & propulsion system — 17 complaints, 85% of all complaints for this model year, most often about delivery. Next are the electrical system (2) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 1995 Audi S6 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 1995 Audi S6, the most recent from March 6, 2000 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi S6?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007, 2009 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2014, 2016 and 1995. See the full Audi S6 years comparison.

At what mileage do 1995 Audi S6 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 108,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.