2016 Audi A6

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2016 Audi A6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:31:27.040Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2016: 51 complaints

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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	70
2009	21
2010	17
2011	21
2012	59
2013	52
2014	40
2015	21
2016	51
2017	20
2018	11
2019	113
2020	24
2021	15
2022	2
2023	1
2024	0
2025	4
2026	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off

NHTSA ODI report, 20241118

The engine caught fire without being used for 24 hours before

NHTSA ODI report, 20210826

MY WIFE WAS SLOWING THIS CAR DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A BUSY EXPRESSWAY, AFTER SHE MADE THE TURN, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE 'STOP/START DEACTIVATED MANUALLY RESTART YOUR CAR" LIGHT CAME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180209

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off

NHTSA ODI report, 20241118

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND CUTS OFF AT A FEW MOMENTS OF IDLING. IT HAS ALSO LOST POWER AND THE GAINED IT BACK MOMENTS LATER AT RAPID PACE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160309

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off

NHTSA ODI report, 20241118

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181129 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating).

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Campaign 18V370000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190228 — fuel system, gasoline

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Campaign 19V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190315 — electrical system

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019.

Campaign 18V862000 — check if this car was fixed