Model year guide

2008 Audi S6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Audi S6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.

2008 Audi S6 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Audi S6 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints2
Combined16 mpg
Typical price$16,799

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Audi S6 recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V427000 · 22/06/2018

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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original eq…

Fix: 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes r…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #17V032000 · 11/01/2017

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, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Vi…

Fix: 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. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

2008 Audi S6 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

2008 Audi S6 MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2008 Audi S6 worth?

Low
$14,200
Typical price
$16,799
High
$20,700

From 11 comparable 2008 Audi S6 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Audi S6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Fuel only$25,750
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Audi S6 trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro
Engines
5.2L 10-cyl 435 hp

2008 Audi S6 vehicles on record

Other Audi S6 model years

2008 Audi S6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Audi S6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Audi S6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi S6?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Audi S6 get?

The 2008 Audi S6 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 19 highway).

How much is a 2008 Audi S6 worth?

Comparable 2008 Audi S6 listings run roughly $14,200–$20,700, typically around $16,799 (from 11 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.