NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi A6 Quattro

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,740

Active records

Recalls

55

Active records

TSBs

4,816

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

64

Crashes

68

Fires

73

Top reported issues — Audi A6 Quattro

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Condition issue

395

Operating state

341

Reporting mechanism

321

Safety restraint issue

189

Fluid issue

185

Driver assistance issue

170

Thermal issue

157

Engine behavior

127

Braking behavior

100

Performance issue

98

Lighting behavior

78

Electrical issue

75

Vibration/harshness

70

Steering behavior

66

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

66

Noise

64

Smell

58

Starting behavior

54

Powering on/off behavior

43

Safety restraint behavior

43

Access/entry issue

37

Infotainment behavior

26

Wiper/washer behavior

21

HVAC behavior

18

Recent change

18

Ride/handling behavior

10

Communication/network issue

4

Electrified system issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 AUDI A6

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Drive Train suffered a life threatening loss of propulsion on a main highway . My safety was at risk due to the losing propulsion leaving me in the middle of the highway in an unsafe vehicle. Multiple communication-module fault codes. Dealer has acknowledged these issues. there were warning lights and multiple messages after .

2019 AUDI A6

Filed Jun 15, 2026


I recently brought my 2019 A6 to Nyack Audi for an unrelated repair, after performing their complimentary inspection the service advisor told me my water pump was leaking coolant into the vacuum hose system; and the pump, PCV valve, sensors, solenoids and vacuum hose system need to be replaced, costing $6,186. My A6 was out of warranty at that point, so Audi would not pay for the $6,186 in repairs. Engine coolant purportedly leaks into the vacuum system and other electrical components,…

2011 AUDI A6

Filed Jun 15, 2026


The car throw a EPC warning light which cause the car to go n limp mode. With doing research ot has to do with the transmission. This cause the car to drive sluggish unable to reverse at times unable to take the car out of park at times. It also cause the car to randomly shut off when reversing or at times when im sitting at a light n i begin to drive the car can randomly shut off at times. Which in my open is unsafe because what if the the person behind me isnt payimg attention and i get rear…

2025 AUDI A6 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Filed Jun 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-tron. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to exit the vehicle through the rear door, the door failed to open as needed. Additionally, the contact was unable to unlock or gain access to the vehicle via the phone key and keyless entry features. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and had also occurred on a 2025 Audi Q6 E-tron vehicle he currently owned. The vehicles were taken to the dealer, and the contact was…

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…

2019 AUDI A6

Filed May 4, 2026


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

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…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.