Model year
2016 Audi A6
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 51 complaints for the 2016 Audi A6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (17), AIR BAGS (8), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 148 complaints
- 2001 113 complaints
- 2002 88 complaints
- 2003 66 complaints
- 2004 35 complaints
- 2005 91 complaints
- 2006 67 complaints
- 2007 53 complaints
- 2008 71 complaints
- 2009 21 complaints
- 2010 17 complaints
- 2011 21 complaints
- 2012 60 complaints
- 2013 52 complaints
- 2014 41 complaints
- 2015 22 complaints
- 2016 51 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 11 complaints
- 2019 114 complaints
- 2020 26 complaints
- 2021 18 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 3 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
Recalls
19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019
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.
18V862000 · Dec 5, 2018
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…
18V370000 · Jun 4, 2018
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…
Complaints
51 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 2, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.09 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.09 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 quattro · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| A6 quattro · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 25 | 38 | 30 | — | — | $3,200 |
| A6 · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| A6 quattro · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
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