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2016 Audi A6

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
28
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints51
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2016 Audi A6

3 recalls
51 complaints
28 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
51
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V035000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    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.

  • 18V862000high

    Wiring harness issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.

  • 18V370000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

    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). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Consumer complaints

51 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

51
Total
0
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE20
  • AIR BAGS8
  • FUEL SYSTEM6
  • OTHER4
  • BRAKES4

Notable Issues

51 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)20
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)8
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)6

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S7)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

24

City

34

Hwy

28

Comb

Annual cost
$2,650
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Audi A6 problems

247 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 19V035000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 18V862000

    The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  3. Recall

    Recall 18V370000

    If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.