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Year 2009
Make Audi
Model S6
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 5.2L Audi
Made in GERMANY
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| Generation | Name | Years | Platform | Body | Key changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4 | Ur-S6 (Typ 4A) | 1994-1997 | Volkswagen Group C4 | 4-door sedan, 5-door Avant (estate) | Renamed from Audi S4 (Ur-S4); 2.2L turbo inline-5 (227 hp) standard or optional 4.2L V8 (290 hp); Torsen quattro AWD; limited S6 Plus with 326-hp V8 (only 952 built worldwide); procon-ten safety standard |
| C5 | Typ 4B | 1999-2003 | Volkswagen Group C5 | 4-door sedan, 5-door Avant (estate) | All-new aluminum 4.2L 40-valve V8 (340 hp); 6-speed manual or 5-speed ZF Tiptronic; speed-sensitive Servotronic steering; EDL electronic differential lock; Avant-only in North American market |
| C6 | Typ 4F | 2006-2011 | Volkswagen Group C6 | 4-door sedan, 5-door Avant (estate) | Lamborghini-derived 5.2L V10 FSI producing 435 hp; 6-speed ZF Tiptronic only; adaptive air suspension; largest naturally aspirated engine in an Audi sedan |
| C7 | Typ 4G | 2013-2018 | Volkswagen Group MLB | 4-door sedan, 5-door Avant (estate) | Downsized to 4.0L twin-turbo V8 TFSI (450 hp); cylinder-on-demand technology; 7-speed S tronic; facelift in 2016 added matrix LED headlights |
| C8 | Typ 5G | 2020-2025 | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo | 4-door sedan, 5-door Avant (estate) | 2.9L twin-turbo V6 TFSI (444 hp) in US; 48V mild-hybrid with electric compressor; 8-speed Tiptronic; replaced by S6 e-tron for 2026+ |
| Generation | NHTSA | IIHS |
|---|---|---|
| C4 (1994-1997) | Not rated | Not rated |
| C5 (1999-2003) | Not rated | Not rated |
| C6 (2007-2011) | ★★★★★ | Good in frontal and side impact |
| C7 (2013-2018) | ★★★★★ | Good in all tested categories |
| C8 (2020-2025) | ★★★★★ | Top Safety Pick+ (2024 A6 platform) |
Total recalls: 3
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
|
21V295000 |
SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. |
|
22V034000 |
TIRES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed. |
|
22V155000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL: FUEL GAUGE: FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster. |
| Annual Maintenance | Repair Range | Insurance | Depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,400-$2,000 | $500-$5,000 per visit | $2,000-$3,000/year (varies by age and location) | 50-60% |
Our free VIN decoder provides instant access to your car's information in three simple steps:
| Pos | Character(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | Manufacturing country: GERMANY |
| 2 | A | Manufacturer: Audi |
| 3 | U | Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR |
| 4 | G | Model: S6 |
| 5 | N | Body Style: Sedan/Saloon |
| 6 | 7 |
Cylinders: 10 Engine Displacement (L): 5.2 Engine HP: 435 Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline |
| 7 | 4 | |
| 8 | F | Safety/Restraint: - |
| 9 | X | Check digit (ISO 3779) |
| 10 | 9 | Model year: 2009 |
| 11 | N | Plant Information: NECKARSULM GERMANY |
| 12–17 | 000001–999999 | Sequential production number (varies) |
These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.
The Audi S6 VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi S6 decoder to lookup vehicle details.
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