2016 Audi A6
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.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 51 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
33% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-18
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
The engine caught fire without being used for 24 hours before
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-26
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, 2018-02-09
Air bags
20% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.
Electrical system
16% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing spark plugs.
Fuel/propulsion system
12% · 6 reportsPower train
10% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-11-29Air bags18V370000 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.
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2019-02-28Fuel system, gasoline19V035000 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.
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2019-03-15Electrical system18V862000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Audi A6 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V370000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V035000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V862000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2016 Audi A6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Audi A6 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi A6?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 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.