Engine
3.0L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 114 of 114 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
84 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"Electrical system malfunction caused by a faulty generator which was confirmed by Audi Connection (servicing dealership) in Cincinnati, Ohio...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
32 complaint records2 crash reports
"My water pump failed at 49,000 miles. I have been advised by Audi that it is not covered by the extended warranty for some similar cars...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Driver assistance
23 complaint records
"Electrical system malfunction caused by a faulty generator which was confirmed by Audi Connection (servicing dealership) in Cincinnati, Ohio...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
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. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V125000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 25V900000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 23V601000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 22V861000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 22V155000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 21V159000 | 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. | Normally free |
| 20V153000 | 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. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025713 2025-12-19 | Visual System | 30,276 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. |
| 2022660 2022-11-21 | Electrical | 3,759 | Issue: On certain vehicles, if you spill liquid on the rear seat, the gateway control module could be damaged. If this happens, the vehicle may enter emergency mode and suddenly lose power to the wheels. |
| 2022114 2022-03-14 | Fuel System | 3,400 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel level sender may get stuck. If this happens, the fuel gauge can show a higher fuel level than what is actually in the fuel tank. |
| 2021132 2021-03-10 | Airbag | 317 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the instrument panel cover may cause the passenger-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. |
| 2020290 2020-06-11 | Label | 62 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire information label includes the specifications and inflation pressure for a spare tire. As the vehicles are not equipped with a spare tire, the label should indicate ‘none’. |
Show 1 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019235 2019-05-17 | Brakes | 137 | Issue: Certain vehicles were built with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the correct North American cap. Canadian regulations require specific information to be provided on the brake fluid cap. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA 24-04 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Forward Collision Avoidance | Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality. |
| TSB_2052680_2 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer. | |
| TSB_2083393_1 Sep 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off. | |
| TSB_2083409_1 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded. | |
| TSB_2063336_5 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2020552_15 Sep 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning. | |
| TSB_2065871_4 Sep 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored. | |
| TSB_2074846_5 Sep 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations. | |
| TSB_2068573_6 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message. | |
| TSB_2078648_4 Sep 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel. | |
| TSB_2030471_9 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped. | |
| TSB_2054202_8 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi adaptive light system malfunction; DTC C12B3FA is stored in the control module for driver assistance systems. | |
| TSB_2058077_11 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi pressense warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement. | |
| TSB_2074059_4 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist. | |
| TSB_2081030_4 Sep 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI. | |
| TSB_2051095_12 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones. | |
| TSB_2068999_5 Sep 2026 | Structure | This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. | |
| TSB_2079214_4 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate. | |
| TSB_2074436_3 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor. | |
| TSB_2063546_5 Aug 2026 | Steering | This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering. | |
| TSB_2064681_6 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working. | |
| TSB_2067132_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs. | |
| TSB_2068999_4 Aug 2026 | Structure | This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. | |
| TSB_2069078_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). | |
| TSB_2069904_3 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. | |
| TSB_2074843_3 Aug 2026 | Wheels | This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance. | |
| TSB_2076945_2 Aug 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair. | |
| TSB_2081030_3 Aug 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI. | |
| TSB_2072304_4 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. | |
| TSB_20741717_15 Aug 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern. | |
| TSB_2075120_3 Aug 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns. | |
| TSB_2079732_2 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. | |
| TSB_2059057_15 Aug 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra. | |
| TSB_2078648_3 Aug 2026 | Structure | This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. | |
| TSB_2082846_1 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00. | |
| TSB_2081573_4 Jul 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. | |
| TSB_2078648_2 Jul 2026 | Structure | This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. | |
| TSB_2073282_1 Jul 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. | |
| TSB_2073747_4 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing. | |
| TSB_2081573_3 Jul 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. | |
| TSB_2082147_1 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped with connectivity box low. | |
| TSB_2074640_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. | |
| TSB_2074729_3 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. | |
| TSB_2059335_7 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. | |
| TSB_2064983_15 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit. | |
| TSB_2082323_1 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. | |
| TSB_2052680_6 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. | |
| TSB_2068573_5 Jun 2026 | Structure | This bulletin provides informaoitn when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, is loose, or there is a rear parking sensor fault message. | |
| TSB_2073867_3 Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM. | |
| TSB_2074806_5 May 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a ear while idling and the vehicle is stationary, or while driving. | |
| TSB_2059057_14 May 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra. | |
| AOS-26-25 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV... | |
| TSB_2080517_4 May 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. | |
| TSB_2067557_2 May 2026 | Visibility/Wiper | This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113). | |
| TSB_2076264_6 May 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides repair instructions for the overhead view camera; gen 3. | |
| TSB_2074808_4 May 2026 | Power Train | The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years | |
| TSB_2022032_12 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system. | |
| TSB_2058831_18 Apr 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information when there is an electrical system warning; DTC U046900 stored in the ECM. | |
| TSB_2080517_3 Apr 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. | |
| TSB_2062601_2 Apr 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides workshop information regarding the DAS control unit, entry "U110100: Component protection active (symptom number 15361024)" - FAZ9488E. |
Showing 60 of 1386 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 7 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 2 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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