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Audi A6

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

1,638

Active records

Recalls

54

Active records

TSBs

4,698

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

62

Crashes

61

Fires

71

Top reported issues — Audi A6

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Condition issue

351

Operating state

324

Reporting mechanism

308

Safety restraint issue

185

Fluid issue

177

Driver assistance issue

161

Thermal issue

155

Engine behavior

121

Braking behavior

91

Performance issue

87

Electrical issue

72

Lighting behavior

72

Vibration/harshness

65

Steering behavior

63

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

63

Smell

56

Noise

54

Starting behavior

52

Safety restraint behavior

42

Powering on/off behavior

41

Access/entry issue

34

Infotainment behavior

25

Wiper/washer behavior

18

HVAC behavior

16

Recent change

15

Ride/handling behavior

10

Communication/network issue

2

Electrified system issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 AUDI A6

Filed May 15, 2026


My 2021 Audi A6 produces a strong mold and mildew odor from the HVAC/air conditioning system. The smell occurs consistently after the air conditioning is turned off and persists when entering the vehicle. The issue appears to originate from mold growth on the evaporator coil or dampers, likely caused by moisture accumulation and inadequate condensate drainage in the HVAC system. The vehicle was inspected and treated at an authorized Audi dealership; however, the treatment did not resolve the…

2021 AUDI A6

Filed May 11, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Audi A6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The engine overheating and the low coolant warning light illuminated. In addition, the engine seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and a failed coolant pump vacuum. The contact was informed that the coolant pump vacuum assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the…

2021 AUDI A6

Filed May 10, 2026


Thermostat housing and oil cooler bracket leaking coolant with only 56k miles on the car

2019 AUDI A6

Filed May 9, 2026


The central locking / electronic door lock system on my 2019 Audi A6 intermittently malfunctions, sometimes with a long beep sound and an error message appearing on the screen in front of my steering wheel. The affected system is available for inspection upon request. The issue does not happen all the time, but the door sometimes fails to unlock or appears to re-lock while I am trying to open it. In late April 2026, in the morning, I was leaving YogaSource in [XXX] . As I approached my vehicle…

2026 AUDI A6

Filed May 4, 2026


We are reporting serious safety-related faults involving my leased 2026 Audi A6, VIN [XXX] , and a same-model 2026 Audi A6 loaner provided by Audi Central Houston. Core safety issues: 1. My vehicle previously displayed a Park/rollaway warning indicating Park could not be engaged. 2. My vehicle has had repeated starting-system faults, including: “Engine start system: malfunction! Please contact Service.” 3. Our vehicle has been the subject of multiple repair visits at Audi Central Houston and is…

2019 AUDI A6

Filed May 4, 2026


Every single EA839 Audi Engine has piston skirt and cylinder scoring.

2019 AUDI A6

Filed Apr 27, 2026


Shortly after purchasing in 2025 I began having occasional issues with the door locks. Eventually the issue would self resolve but now I have experienced at least 2 times in last month being locked inside the vehicle and unable to exit without climbing into the passenger seat. I have not taken it in for repairs yet due to cost concerns but I am worried about this dangerous situation.

2019 AUDI A6

Filed Apr 22, 2026


Complete shut down of all electrical associated components while driving on highway Loss of power steering loss of braking loss of ability to accelerate transmission failure loss of lane detection, loss of car detection. Diagnosed as , faulty alternator recall repaired and continuation of same electrical failures despite six additional repairs Multiple failures of all electrical components on highway road and side roads

2025 AUDI A6

Filed Apr 18, 2026


On 04/16/2026 at 10:19 my car became unsafe to drive and I had multiple safety errors including: Active front assist unavailable Adaptive cruise assist unavailable Emergency assist unavailable Traffic sign recognition unavailable Adaptive light malfunction High beam assistant malfunction

2021 AUDI A6

Filed Apr 9, 2026


I was driving my vehicle when the engine surged and then a transmission warning light came on and there was an immediate and complete loss of drive power. After the vehicle glided to a stop, there was no drive transmission in either forward or reverse. There was no pre-warning and no earlier incidence that led up to this issue. The vehicle is five years old with 39,834 miles and has had all routine maintenance and mileage interval services performed at the dealership, including its recent…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.