1995 Audi S6

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Fuel System

Fuel System leads by volume: 17 of 20 complaints (85%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearFuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 1995: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category1995vs. 1995 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)4,300
Combined MPG18
City / Highway MPG16 / 22
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)494
Complaints filed20Not compared
Recalls issued2Not compared
Crash-involved complaints0Not compared
Fire-involved complaints1Not compared
Injuries reported0Not compared
Deaths reported0Not compared
Configurations compared1

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Audi S6 have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Audi S6?

Fuel System: 17 of 20 NHTSA complaints (85%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Audi S6 get?

EPA rates it 18 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Audi S6?

EPA estimates $4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Manual 5-spd52.2L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd52.2L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Station Wagons16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System170100
Electrical20000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · Campaign 00V068000 · Mar 13, 2000

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.

    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 · Campaign 96V017000 · Feb 1, 1996

    Defect: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

    Consequence: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.