KnownCarProblems2019 Audi A6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi A6, most often about the electrical (74% of complaints, typically around 13,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about A6 model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2019 Audi A6 problems
Electrical
84 complaints · 74%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles. Parts named most often: adas.
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v155000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not working as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed but…
The contact owns a 2019 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera and blind spot monitoring system intermittently failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer reprogrammed the…
Engine
32 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 0 miles.
At a stop light the engine will shut off completely requiring you to restart the car. This happens intermittently and happens when the auto on/off is on or off. Leads to dangerous situations when in city traffic or stopped at a red light on highway. Two trips to Audi and there are no error codes on the engine to…
Transmission
15 complaints · 13%At a stop light the engine will shut off completely requiring you to restart the car. This happens intermittently and happens when the auto on/off is on or off. Leads to dangerous situations when in city traffic or stopped at a red light on highway. Two trips to Audi and there are no error codes on the engine to…
Steering
12 complaints · 11%Driver assistance
12 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control.
August 25, 2020 traveling wb on I-90 [mass turnpike] passing and 18 wheel tractor trailer with an unmarked white box trailer. Truck 'weaved' to the left into my driving lane as I was overtaking it. I swerved to the left to avoid contact of my 2019 Audi A6 premium plus at about the a pillar and the rear wheel area of…
On sunday february 21, 2021 at about 330pm on rt 30 in amsterdam ny we were driving in stop and go traffic less than 30mph. As the car in front of me started to slow in traffic I started to brake my A6, at about 20mph and about 1.5 car lengths behind the car in front of me the Audi presense collision warning screen…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 10%I have a 2019 A6 3.0t quattro with a safety issue when exiting the driver door while auto is in park with engine running. I brought this to the attention of the dealer on 15 july with Audi tech service suggesting to replace door latch and stating vehicle operates "normally as designed" when compared to similar…
Car has a lane keeping assistant which is aggressive. Car doesn't allow you to pass parked vehicle such as a ups delivery truck, pedestrians or bicyclists without trying to steer you back toward the object, vehicle or bicyclist you're trying to pass by pulling to the left toward center roadway lines. Almost struck a…
Brakes
6 complaints · 5%Body and structure
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: body.
Vehicle, which I have owned since february of 2019, was stationary. As I opened the trunk lid by pulling up on the handle, I leaned slightly into the trunk to view an object. At this point, the lid started to close, touching the back of my head and neck. The exact same thing happened later in the day to another person.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Audi A6 recalls
Driver assistance: software
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 13, 2026. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90tw. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 6, 2026.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019 audi q8, audi a7, and audi a6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25v900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2026. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90tv. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on december 23, 2025.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Brakes: fluid
Risk: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 17, 2023. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47t9.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi s7, s6 sedan, rs7, rs6 avant, a6 allroad, 2019-2021 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 20, 2023. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90v2.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 audi s7, s6 sedan, a6 allroad, 2021-2022 rs7, rs6 avant, 2019-2022 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Electrical: fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 17, 2023. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20dn.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 rs6 avant and rs7, 2020-2022 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, and s7, and 2019-2022 a6 sedan and a7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Air bags
Risk: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin march 26, 2021. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Electrical: starter assembly
Risk: A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by may 22, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27h2.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 audi a6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0tfsi engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.
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 2019 Audi A6
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (84 complaints, typically around 13,500 miles); engine (32 complaints, typically around 0 miles); transmission (15 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Audi A6 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 4, 2026 (driver assistance). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Audi A6?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about A6 model year since 2000, with 114 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.