Worst 2014 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Airbags
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 58,233 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | — | — | 20 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 64,375 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Audi A6
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~873,676 vehicles.
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.
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 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
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 A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
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2014 Audi A6 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi A6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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