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Audi A6 recalls and problems

44 recalls and 1,228 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
44
Complaints
1,228
Crashes reported
44
Fires reported
36

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Audi A6 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 A6071010
2025 A6260000
2024 A6130000
2023 A6130000
2022 A6520000
2021 A611180000
2020 A69270000
2019 A671142120
2018 A62110100
2017 A63200000
2016 A63510210
2015 A64222010
2014 A64411000
2013 A66522220
2012 A68600000
2011 A63211010
2010 A63172100
2009 A64210000
2008 A64712150
2007 A64534010
2006 A64673110
2005 A63911210
2004 A64351210
2003 A67661510
2002 A648863111
2001 A67113117100
2000 A641484860

Most reported Audi A6 problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags305
Electrical System291
Engine127
Power Train97
Engine and Engine Cooling87
Steering73
Fuel System, Gasoline68
Fuel/Propulsion System63
Service Brakes, Hydraulic55
Unknown or Other52

All Audi A6 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-125Mar 4, 20262019Lane DepartureVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-899Dec 19, 20252025Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-900Dec 19, 20252019–2025Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-201Mar 31, 20252021Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-601Aug 25, 20232019–2021Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-861Nov 21, 20222019–2022Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-742Oct 5, 20222021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-368May 23, 20222022Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-155Mar 14, 20222019–2022Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-034Jan 26, 20222020–2021Tires, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-295Apr 26, 20212020–2021SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-159Mar 10, 20212019–2021Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-749Dec 2, 20202021Air Bags, Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-274May 13, 20202020Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-153Mar 19, 20202019–2020Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-056Jan 31, 20202000Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-035Jan 16, 20192016–2018Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-862Dec 5, 20182015–2016Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-427Jun 22, 20182005–2011Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-370Jun 4, 20182012–2018Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-229Apr 11, 20182012–2015Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-004Jan 4, 20182009–2011Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-781Dec 6, 20172012–2014Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-032Jan 11, 20172005–2009Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-002Jan 3, 20172012–2015Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-955Dec 29, 20162017Seat Belts, Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-646Sep 7, 20162012–2013Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-382Jun 1, 20162005–2011Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-823Dec 8, 20152012–2013Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-019Jan 20, 20152012Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
11V-580Dec 6, 20112012Air BagsVolkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 audi a6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2011, through may 26, 2011.
11V-267May 3, 20112001–2004Fuel System, OtherVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2l engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004.
08V-157Apr 8, 20082001–2004Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen is recalling 68,240 my 2001-2004 audi a6 quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 2.8l, or 3.0l engines and my 2001-2005 allroad quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l or 4.2l engines.
07V-375Aug 28, 20072003Fuel System, GasolineOn certain vehicles equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the…
07V-334Aug 1, 20072006–2008StructureOn certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close…
06V-198Jun 5, 20062000–2004Electrical SystemOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit.
06V-017Jan 23, 20062003Fuel System, GasolineOn certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and…
04V-133Mar 18, 20042000–2004Electrical SystemOn certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (Crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
03V-143Apr 7, 20032001TiresCertain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
02V-275Oct 9, 20022003Air BagsOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3-spoke sport steering wheels, it is possible that the igniter for the driver's side air bag may not have been properly assembled.
01V-202Jun 18, 20012001VisibilityVehicle description: passenger vehicles (Allroad).
01V-157May 3, 20012000–2001Fuel System, GasolineVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi A6?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Audi A6 has the most reports (148). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi A6 have?

NHTSA lists 44 safety recalls covering Audi A6 model years 2000–2025.

What are the most common Audi A6 problems?

Owners report air bags, electrical system, engine problems most often.