2016 Audi S6 engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Audi S6 — 68% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hi - The Crankcase Ventilation Valve Extended Warranty [XXX] covers only ten years or 120k miles. My car has close to 160k miles. According to NHTSA or Audi, “Audi has determined that, in some vehicles, it is possible for the crankcase ventilation valve to malfunction, causing a whistling noise in…”
filed Jan 15, 2024
“While driving with my wife and kids, on the highway, in the rain a warning message was displayed. The warning stated: steering malfunction, please stop the vehicle!. At which point the power steering locked-up & the engine powered down. As a result, I was unable to steer the vehicle. Thankfully, I…”
filed Sep 9, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to…Campaign 22V178000 · Mar 23, 2022
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
TSB_2074640_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2082323_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
Engine problems in other S6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 S6 | 14 | 70% |
| 2013 S6 | 33 | 79% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Audi S6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.