Recalls: Audi C7 S6
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Audi C7 S6
Audi C7 S6: damage to fuel line and potential fire hazard
In October 2013, a recall was issued for Audi C7 S6 vehicles because the fuel line may become damaged after a period of time. At worst, fuel leakage could pose a potential fire hazard (PRA 2013/13768).
2014 Audi C7 S6: electrical connector for auxiliary heater element
In May 2019, recall campaign 82C1 was issued for Audi C7 S6 vehicles that were manufactured between July 2014 and October 2014. In these vehicles, the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail due to an electrical connector that had not been plugged in correctly. Overheating in the area of the connectors could cause smoulder damage and, potentially, a fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17547.
Problems and faults: Audi C7 S6
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2013-14 Audi C7 S6 4.0 TFSI: DTC P0011 and/or P0021
In July 2016, Audi issued Technical Service Bulletin 01 16 71 2041097/2 for 2013-14 model year Audi C7 S6 vehicles that had 4.0 TFSI engines. According to the bulletin, these vehicles may exhibit the following symptoms:
- Illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL);
- Irregular or rough running; and,
- The following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623:
- DTC P001100 – camshaft position (bank 1) timing over-advanced or system performance); or,
- DTC P002100 – camshaft position (bank 2) timing over-advanced or system performance.
These symptoms were attributed to the filter element on the camshaft adjustment control valve becoming loose. However, there was no consequential damage from loosened particles in the oil circuit since they would be collected by the oil filter. To fix, a new O-ring (part number WHT002789) was to be fitted to a new control valve (part number 06E109257S) and the hex collard bolt was to be replaced with a new bolt (part number N 91211101) and tightened to 5 Nm.
