2010 Audi A6
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 130 |
| 1999 | 217 |
| 2000 | 148 |
| 2001 | 113 |
| 2002 | 88 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 67 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 114 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
11 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Audi A6. While driving 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver's seat belt unlatched independently.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-22
Also filed under Seat belts
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Audi A6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V004000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-18
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system and engine.
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2010 Audi A6 experienced massive sudden loss of engine coolant. Result was need to immediately stop car and shut down engine. Loss of coolant resulted in hot liquid spraying out of engine and reducing visibility.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-21
Seat belts
3 of 17 total reports mention: seat belts.
Tires
2 of 17 total reports mention: tires.
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Upon inspecting the right front tire of my 2010 Audi A6, I noticed a "Bubble" In the side wall of the tire. The bubble was about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and bulged about 1/2 inch outward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-21
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Audi A6 which house continental 2454018EL97H conti pro contact tires. The driver noticed a bubble on the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the defective tire was replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-30
Electrical system
2 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Blinking drivers side headlight. Audi has technical service bulletin and will not repair for free !! Tere reasoning is is that I have over 100 k miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-25
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-04-28Air bags16V382000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
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2018-06-29Air bags18V427000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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2018-06-29Air bags18V004000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Audi A6 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V382000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V427000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V004000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Audi A6 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A6?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Audi A6 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.