1994 Audi S6
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Audi S6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1994 Audi S6 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1994 Audi S6 recalls 2
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK Closed
NHTSA #PE99065 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Oct 1999 · closed Mar 2000An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 10
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Bulletin SM 44-2017 EN · Equipment · Jun 2017Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based supplie…
Bulletin ATE-17-05 · Equipment · Mar 2017AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL ALL. ALL YEARS. *PE
Bulletin SB-01-15-29 · Engine · Jul 2015Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
Bulletin AUD4927ENG · Jul 2014Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
Bulletin Edition92 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2014Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
Bulletin Update91i8 · May 2014Audi Elsa Newsletter
Bulletin Edition42 · Equipment · Jul 2013Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
Bulletin 134120253033 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2013Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
Bulletin 133520253032 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2013HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
Bulletin 20056243 · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2007Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S6. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1994 Audi S6. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Fuel System
On certain 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. Such shrinkage could cause a clamp connection adjacent to the turbocharger to loose its clamping force resulting in fuel seepage. Correction: Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from…
Transport Canada #2000097 · Apr 2000Electrical
THE IGNITION SWITCHES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WINDOWS AND AIR CONDITIONERS TO MALFUNCTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED. CORRECTION: IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED.
Transport Canada #1996024 · Feb 1996Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Audi S6
The Audi S6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi. It went on sale in 1994, shortly after the "A6" designation was introduced, replacing the "100" nameplate.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.