KnownCarProblemsAudi A6 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,224 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi A6 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2019, 2001. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Audi A6 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 A6 | 26 | Electrical | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 A6 | 114 | Electrical | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 A6 | 51 | Engine | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 A6 | 41 | Steering | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 A6 | 52 | Air bags | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 A6 | 60 | Engine | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 A6 | 71 | Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 A6 | 53 | Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 A6 | 67 | Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 A6 | 91 | Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 A6 | 35 | Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 A6 | 66 | Fuel system | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 A6 | 88 | Engine | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 A6 | 113 | Engine | 7 | 11 |
| 2000 A6 | 148 | Electrical | 4 | 4 |
78 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Audi A6
- What years of the Audi A6 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (148), 2019 (114), 2001 (113).
- What is the most common problem with the Audi A6?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (254), air bags (245), engine (182).
- Which Audi A6 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (2), 2018 (11), 2010 (17). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.