Model year
2018 Audi A6
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 11 complaints for the 2018 Audi A6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (7), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,550, 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.
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
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, 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 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| A6 · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| A6 quattro · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Audi A6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.