MYRModel Year Report

2010 Audi A6

○ Not enough data
2010 Audi A6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:40:03.881Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi A6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 51 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 130 complaints 1999: 217 complaints 1999 2000: 148 complaints 2001: 113 complaints 2002: 88 complaints 2003: 66 complaints 2004: 35 complaints 2004 2005: 91 complaints 2006: 67 complaints 2007: 53 complaints 2008: 70 complaints 2009: 21 complaints 2009 2010: 17 complaints 2010 2011: 21 complaints 2012: 59 complaints 2013: 52 complaints 2014: 40 complaints 2014 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 51 complaints 2017: 20 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 113 complaints 2019 2020: 24 complaints 2021: 15 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 4 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2010: 17 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19942
199516
199651
199720
1998130
1999217
2000148
2001113
200288
200366
200435
200591
200667
200753
200870
200921
201017
201121
201259
201352
201440
201521
201651
201720
201811
2019113
202024
202115
20222
20231
20240
20254
20264

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.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 20160422

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, 20180418

SEAT BELTS

3 of 17 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 20160422

TIRES

2 of 17 total reports mention: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 20101021

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, 20100330

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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, 20160725

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170428 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V382000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180629 — air bags

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.

Campaign 18V427000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180629 — air bags

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.

Campaign 18V004000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Audi A6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V382000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V427000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V004000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2014 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ◆ 1998

See all years ranked →

FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.