2018 Audi S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus Safety Features, Crash Tests, Service Bulletins and Recalls

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2018 Audi S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus

SAFETY FEATURES

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Emergency S.O.S
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Audi Side Assist Blind Spot Sensor
Audi pre sense basic Forward Collision and Audi pre sense rear Rear Collision
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
Power Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
Passenger Air Bag Sensor
Passenger Air Bag
Knee Air Bag
Driver Air Bag
Front Side Air Bag
Front Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Brake Assist
Blind Spot Monitor
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Traction Control
Stability Control
Child Safety Locks
Daytime Running Lights
Cross-Traffic Alert
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors

Crash Test Results for the 2018 Audi Models:

No crash test results exist

Service Bulletins for 2018 Audi S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus

2018 AUDI RS6:

Bulletin Number: A001915 2047812
This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.

Bulletin Number: A011901 2046611
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.

Bulletin Number: A011996 2046611
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.

Bulletin Number: A151933 2053278-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.

Bulletin Number: A171996 2048392
This bulletin contains software update information for when the instrument cluster display shows "Please reduce oil level."

Bulletin Number: A171996 2048392
This bulletin contains software update information for when the instrument cluster display shows ?Please reduce oil level.?

Bulletin Number: A1719982028440_4
This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021

Bulletin Number: A191791 2048936-
This is an information bulletin regarding procedure for when the technician finds coolant marks during a repair.

Bulletin Number: A441969 2022563
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

Bulletin Number: A461903 2034181
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

Bulletin Number: A481977 2053869-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.

Bulletin Number: A4819782053869_2
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model.

Bulletin Number: A511711 2009967-
This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.

Bulletin Number: A6019322055443_1
This informational bulletin contains instructions for claiming Panoramic sunroofs. 2017-2022 A3, A3 Cabriolet, S3, A4, S4, A4 allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5, A6, S6, RS6, Q3, Q5, SQ5, Q7, and Au

Bulletin Number: A911929 2053598
This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.

Bulletin Number: A921916 2038151
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A9619432056019_1
This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 S

Bulletin Number: SM 44-2017 EN
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

2018 AUDI S6:

Bulletin Number: 2018 Audi 201901
Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models

Bulletin Number: 2018 Audi Tire C
New Document Added

Bulletin Number: A001684 2037949-
This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.

Bulletin Number: A001799 2045316-
This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.

Bulletin Number: A001814 2045316-
This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.

Bulletin Number: A001915 2047812
This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.

Bulletin Number: A011854 2046724_
This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.

Bulletin Number: A011873
This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.

Bulletin Number: A011873 2046724-
This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.

Bulletin Number: A011900 2046724
This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.

Bulletin Number: A011901 2046611
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.

Bulletin Number: A011996 2046611
This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.

Bulletin Number: A151933 2053278-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.

Bulletin Number: A171782 2010043-
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

Bulletin Number: A171894 2048392-
This bulletin contains software update ifnormation for when the instrument cluster display shows ?Please reduce oil level.?

Bulletin Number: A171996 2048392
This bulletin contains software update information for when the instrument cluster display shows ?Please reduce oil level.?

Bulletin Number: A171996 2048392
This bulletin contains software update information for when the instrument cluster display shows "Please reduce oil level."

Bulletin Number: A1915612025303-5
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service

Bulletin Number: A191777 2046712-
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.

Bulletin Number: A191789 2046712-
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.

Bulletin Number: A191791 2048936-
This is an information bulletin regarding procedure for when the technician finds coolant marks during a repair.

Bulletin Number: A2119322034999_4
This informational bulletin contains an explanation for a discolored pipe.

Bulletin Number: A371882 2051685-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P179E00 is stored and the mechantronic unit and/or gear sensor G676 are being replaced.

Bulletin Number: A401770 2018194-
This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.

Bulletin Number: A441764 2022563-
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

Bulletin Number: A441969 2022563
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

Bulletin Number: A461772 2047830
This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.

Bulletin Number: A461903 2034181
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

Bulletin Number: A481977 2053869-
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.

Bulletin Number: A4819782053869_2
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model.

Bulletin Number: A511711 2009967-
This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.

Bulletin Number: A871679 2041717-
This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.

Bulletin Number: A91163520370733
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS THAT VEHICLES WITH THE MIB MMI RADIO PLATFORM USE A NEW SDARS CHIPSET THAT RECEIVES RADIO PROGRAMMING FROM A DIFFERENT BAND THAN PREVIOUS PLATFORMS, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE RECEPTION.

Bulletin Number: A91163720425062
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF ACTIVATION KEYS (THAT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF AUDI DRIVE SELECT, CRUISE CONTROL, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH, SMARTPHONE INTERFACE AND VOICE RECOGNITION), AND HOW TO UPDATE TH

Bulletin Number: A91163920420133
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND RESOLVE ISSUES WITH AUDI CONNECT ONLINE DESTINATION SEARCH, GOOGLE EARTH NAVIGATION VIEW, AND INRIX ONLINE TRAFFIC.

Bulletin Number: A91166420425063
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF ACTIVATION KEYS (THAT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF AUDI DRIVE SELECT, CRUISE CONTROL, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH, SMARTPHONE INTERFACE AND VOICE RECOGNITION), AND HOW TO UPDATE TH

Bulletin Number: A911691 2042506-
This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update th

Bulletin Number: A911736 2024323-
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

Bulletin Number: A911737 2047576-
This is a reference bulletin that contains software update information for the MID2 MMI system.

Bulletin Number: A911743 2042097-
This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.

Bulletin Number: A911768 2037809-
This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.

Bulletin Number: A911897
This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an incoming phone call.

Bulletin Number: A911929 2053598
This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.

Bulletin Number: A921612 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921613 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921614 2038151-
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A921916 2038151
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

Bulletin Number: A941791 2012749-
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l

Bulletin Number: ATE-17-05
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified

Bulletin Number: ATU_Engine_Janua
4.0T Locating cause for coolant loss, known causes, corrections and TSB review

Bulletin Number: ATU Powertrain
4.0T Camshaft diagnosis

Bulletin Number: Audi MY 2018 201
ADDED to footnote (b at the end of the chart: "If vehicle has a top speed of 174 mph, it has the Dynamic Plus Package which can be identified by PR Code PAB" - A3 2.0L, S3 2.0L, RS 3 2.5L, A3 Cabriolet 2.0L, A3 e-tron Sportback 1.4L, A4

Bulletin Number: Circular 37M3
Undisclosed Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software 2013 A8, S8, Q7, 2014 TT Coupe, 2015 Q7, S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Cab, A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, TT Coupe, 2017 Q7, TT Coupe, 2018 S7, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S6

Bulletin Number: Communication 19
Communication Toolkit for Dealers

Bulletin Number: Dealer 37M3
Undisclosed Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software 2013 A8, S8, Q7, 2014 TT Coupe, 2015 Q7, S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Cab, A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, TT Coupe, 2017 Q7, TT Coupe, 2018 S7, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S6

Bulletin Number: Maintenance Sche
Additional Maintenance Items Section: Perform first at 60,000 miles: REMOVED RS 3 from Air Cleaner exceptions

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A6-S6 CU
New document

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 A6-S6 PD
New document

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi Nor
New Document

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi Tec
Trunk Inspection Section: Added: "Check battery clamps for proper torque Refer to Elsa Pro for specification"

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi Tec
Added

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi Tec
Trunk Inspection Section: Added: "Check battery clamps for proper torque Refer to Elsa Pro for specification"

Bulletin Number: MY 2018 Audi USA
Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles. Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L TDI

Bulletin Number: PDI 2018 A6-S6 T
Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)"

Bulletin Number: PDI 2018 Audi Te
All models: Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)" A8 and Q3: Audi connection: REMOVED: "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)"

Bulletin Number: PDI 2018 Audi Te
Audi A3 e-tron Sportback: Audi connect section: ADDED "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped) Ensure the wireless network is turned on (Telephone > Options > Wi-Fi┬« options > Wi-Fi┬« Mode ?Hotspot?) " Audi A3/S3/RS 3: ADDED: Verify s

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Added Oil Capacity Chart at the end of the document.

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Converted kilometers to miles for all items.

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
New document

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Additional Maintenance Section: Added, "(if applicable)" to Battery - Connected gateway - Replace

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Changed format of Service Intervals Table Minor Maintenance Section: Added "Multi-Point Inspection - Completed" to checklist items. Created table for "Additional Maintenance Items"

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Additional Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "RS 7 Plus" to "RS 7 performance" on Rear Axle every 40,000 miles and Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years ADDED: "(except RS 7 performance)" and "(except S8 plus)" to Spark Plugs

Bulletin Number: Scheduled Mainte
Oil Capacity Table: For A3 B-Cycle 2.0 TFSI engine: Changed oil spec from 508/509** Castrol EDGE┬« Professional┬« 5W40 to 508/509** Castrol EDGE┬« Professional┬« 0W20 Long Life IV

Bulletin Number: Service Informat
Page 2 Disclosure information changed

Bulletin Number: SM 44-2017 EN
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

Bulletin Number: SM 91-2018
The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.

Bulletin Number: Tire Pressure Ta
New Document

Recalls for 2018 Audi S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus

2018 AUDI S6

NHTSA Campaign ID:

18V370000

Component:

AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)

Manufacturer:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacture Dates:

02/06/2015 - 04/26/2018

Potential Units Affected:

139249

Defect Description:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Consequence:

If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Action to take:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

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