2008 Audi S6 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints38% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S6 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Audi S6 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the seat belts (1 complaint, typically around 5,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

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

Most common 2008 Audi S6 problems

  • Seat belts~5,000 miles
    150%
  • Air bags
    150%

Share of the 2 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 →

2008 Audi S6 recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-427 · Jun 22, 2018 · 237,947 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-032 · Jan 11, 2017 · 33,421 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey,…

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

2008 Audi S6 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.2L 10-cyl6-speed automatic4WD/AWD14 / 19 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Audi S6 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 S6 rates few complaints: 38% fewer complaints than a typical year of the S6 at the same age. 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 2008 Audi S6?

The seat belts — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Audi S6 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2008 Audi S6, the most recent from June 22, 2018 (inflator module). 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 2008 Audi S6 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 5,000 miles; 100% 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.