KnownCarProblems2014 Audi A6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A6, most often about the steering (20% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles). It is 13th of 27 A6 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 Audi A6 problems
Steering
8 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
Steering system failure after driving through a puddle. $4400 repair. Whole steering rack replacement. When steering fails it is harder to steer than a manual truck from the 60's. The vehicle was in motion on a highway but close to an exit. My wife was lucky to not have been hurt.
Received steering malfunction - do not drive warning on dash. Lost power steering on the car when I started the car. Was barely able to turn the steering wheel. Fortunately, I was in a parking lot. Had the vehicle towed to the Audi dealer. They told me this would be a $5100 repair. Basically replace the entire…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles.
I have a fuel leakage on the lower right side of my vehicle and as soon as I park the vehicle I can feel the fuel smell all around my vehicle. I have given my vehicle to authorized Audi dealer (bell Audi,edison) and they never said anything about the recall going on Audi vehicles
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A6. Contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and jerked with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The contact veered to the shoulder of the roadway, turned the vehicle off and back on…
Air bags
7 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: sensor.
Engine
6 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2014 Audi A6. The contact stated that the coolant pump was leaking. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v229000 (engine). The dealer (Audi arlington, 3200 columbia pike, arlington, va 22204, ([phone]) was contacted. A loaner vehicle option was not provided. The manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A6. The contact stated that he became aware that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal oil consumption. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure, but an oil consumption test was not performed on the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-68 MPH, the epc and the…
Brakes
4 complaints · 10%A few times when slowly gliding to a stop (red light or stop sign) when stepping on the brake pedal it seems to go to the floor and needs to be pumped in order to stop. It's a scary situation. I cannot make it happen. It didn't seem to happen until I had the brake fluid changed during routine maintenance at Audi. I…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 7%Was driving at approximately 30 MPH when the car made a "clunk" sound and I lost any ability to control the vehicle. I pressed the accelerator and nothing happened. The steering wheel completely locked and I had no ability to turn the wheel. I coasted down a hill and the wheel unlocked, but I had no power steering and…
At 5pm on july 20, 2016 I drove my A6 to the home of my granddaughters friend, they are both 15 yrs. Old and were in the car at the time, to drop her off . I pulled into the driveway and when I put the car into park it lunged, at a fast rate, forward smashing into a railroad tie retaining wall and then flew into…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 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.
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 2014 Audi A6
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (8 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); fuel system (8 complaints, typically around 83,500 miles); air bags (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A6 have?
- 4 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 2014 a bad year for the Audi A6?
- It is 13th of 27 A6 model years by number of complaints, with 41 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.