Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Audi A6, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1999 Audi A6 - 186 complaints in its first 8 years (217 to date)
- 1998 Audi A6 - 120 complaints in its first 8 years (130 to date)
- 2000 Audi A6 - 112 complaints in its first 8 years (148 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2004 Audi A6 - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
- 2005 Audi A6 - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (91 to date)
- 2008 Audi A6 - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (71 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A6 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi A6 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 Audi A6 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Audi A6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Audi A6 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 Audi A6 | 17 | 17 | 11 |
| 2020 Audi A6 | 26 | 26 | 9 |
| 2019 Audi A6 | 114 | 114 | 7 |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 Audi A6 | 20 | 19 | 3 |
| 2016 Audi A6 | 51 | 47 | 3 |
| 2015 Audi A6 | 22 | 19 | 4 |
| 2014 Audi A6 | 41 | 33 | 4 |
| 2013 Audi A6 | 52 | 45 | 6 |
| 2012 Audi A6 | 59 | 49 | 8 |
| 2011 Audi A6 | 21 | 18 | 3 |
| 2010 Audi A6 | 17 | 17 | 3 |
| 2009 Audi A6 | 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 2008 Audi A6 | 71 | 31 | 4 |
| 2007 Audi A6 | 53 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 Audi A6 | 67 | 20 | 4 |
| 2005 Audi A6 | 91 | 31 | 3 |
| 2004 Audi A6 | 35 | 26 | 4 |
| 2003 Audi A6 | 66 | 48 | 7 |
| 2002 Audi A6 | 88 | 67 | 4 |
| 2001 Audi A6 | 113 | 80 | 7 |
| 2000 Audi A6 | 148 | 112 | 4 |
| 1999 Audi A6 | 217 | 186 | 9 |
| 1998 Audi A6 | 130 | 120 | 10 |
| 1997 Audi A6 | 20 | 13 | 2 |
| 1996 Audi A6 | 51 | 36 | 2 |
| 1995 Audi A6 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| 1994 Audi A6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V125000 | 2019 | Lane Departure | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. |
| 25V900000 | 2019-2025 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. |
| 25V899000 | 2025 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6... |
| 25V201000 | 2021 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. |
| 23V601000 | 2019-2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. |
| 22V861000 | 2019-2022 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. |
| 22V806000 | 2022 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro,... |
| 22V742000 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad,... |
| 22V368000 | 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. |
| 22V155000 | 2019-2022 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. |
| 22V034000 | 2020-2021 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5... |
| 21V606000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7,... |
| 21V295000 | 2020-2021 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad,... |
| 21V159000 | 2019-2021 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. |
| 20V749000 | 2021 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. |
| 20V274000 | 2020 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. |
| 20V153000 | 2019-2020 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. |
| 20V056000 | 1998-2000 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with... |
| 19V035000 | 2016-2018 | 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. |
| 18V862000 | 2015-2016 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. |
| 18V427000 | 2005-2011 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4... |
| 18V370000 | 2012-2018 | 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... |
| 18V229000 | 2012-2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4... |
| 18V004000 | 2009-2011 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas,... |
| 17V781000 | 2012-2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. |
| 17V032000 | 2005-2009 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever... |
| 17V002000 | 2012-2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi... |
| 16V955000 | 2017 | Seat Belts | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for... |
| 16V646000 | 2012-2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. |
| 16V382000 | 2005-2011 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama,... |