KnownCarProblems2013 Audi A6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A6, most often about the air bags (35% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is 11th of 27 A6 model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2013 Audi A6 problems
Air bags
18 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (mission viejo Audi, 28451 marguerite pkwy, mission, ca) where it was diagnosed that the passenger occupant detection system was faulty and needed to be repaired.…
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor periodically disengaged and the air bag warning indicator dimmed when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to Audi shrewsbury (780 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, ma 01545, phone number: ([phone]) where it was…
Engine
16 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke could be seen coming from the engine compartment. The engine overheating warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The dealer (Audi valencia, 23923 creekside rd, valencia, ca 91355, ([phone]) informed the contact that the VIN was not…
Vehicle began shaking, driving very rough and check engine light came and epc lights came on the dash. Car was not drivable. This happened less than two months after I had the water pump replaced for leakage and failure (which has now been recalled). I believe the two are connected, but Audi charged me a to replace…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 15%Fuel system
8 complaints · 15%Fuel hose appears to have deteriorated from the inside. Small pinhole leak appeared and allowed for gasoline to spill onto hot engine. Current volkswagen recall 24bz does not appear to include my VIN, although characteristics are exactly as described in recall. I believe the recall needs to be expanded to include my…
Start smelling gasoline and every day was worse. I bring the A6 for the recall but I just realize that Audi did the 20ar but I remember prior to this recall the car had the 24bz . I tried to call them and my vim soes noy show for this recall . The A6 is with Audi livermore they want me to pay to unmount the gas tank…
Steering
7 complaints · 14%Steering feels loose-hard to keep the car going straight.Audi performed software update for the steering-same problem still exist-most noticeable in cold weather.
Tl contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized as the steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic magnetic steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle…
Electrical
7 complaints · 14%I own a 2013 Audi A6 around 77k miles. I got the cel and brought it to the dealer. There is an internal transmission coolant value that is part of the cooling system and obviously, that component also helps keep the transmission temperature in check. The issue with this defective part is the valve malfunctions causing…
Seats
3 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor periodically disengaged and the air bag warning indicator dimmed when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to Audi shrewsbury (780 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, ma 01545, phone number: ([phone]) where it was…
The passenger airbag sensor goes off and on while I'm driving, even when the seat is empty. I know there is a recall on this, but the dealership is telling me my car isn't covered. I fall under the year and make of the recall, why isn't my car covered?
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Audi A6 recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: cooling system
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began september 14, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19n3/19n4. Note: this recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17v002.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 audi a5 cabriolet, a5 sedan and audi q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 audi a6 vehicles and 2013-2016 audi a4 sedan and a4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l turbo fsi engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began february 5, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ar.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 audi a6 and a7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Engine: cooling system
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 20, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19m1.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 audi a5, a5 cabriolet and q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 audi allroad and audi a4 vehicles and 2012-2015 audi a6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l turbo fsi engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began november 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bz.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 audi a6 and audi a7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will install a pods system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on february 5, 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74d1.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 audi a6 vehicles manufactured march 28, 2011, to march 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 audi a7 vehicles manufactured january 25, 2011, to march 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the passenger occupant detection system (pods), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Audi A6
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (18 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); other or unspecified (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A6 have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 4, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Audi A6?
- It is 11th of 27 A6 model years by number of complaints, with 52 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.