2019 Audi A6 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Audi A6.

20182020
Complaints
185
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2019 Audi A6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#180 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:13,941 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#227 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:623 mi
Crash-related:2
#315 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:1,264 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Audi A6.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM801113,941 mi
ENGINE272623 mi
POWER TRAIN1511,264 mi
STEERING12500 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER93,450 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS68,238 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING59,975 mi
SERVICE BRAKES5400 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION3
STRUCTURE:BODY313,475 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2150 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST26,500 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING26,500 mi
AIR BAGS11750 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA120,000 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS120,000 mi
TIRES1500 mi
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1

Recalls for 2019 Audi A6

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~479,868 vehicles.

26V125000LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE
~1,620 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

25V900000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
~356,894 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

23V601000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
~7,499 affected

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. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

22V861000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~50,883 affected

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. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

22V155000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
~47,238 affected

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. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

21V159000AIR BAGS
~3,421 affected

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. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

21V159000AIR BAGS
~3,421 affected

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. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

21V159000AIR BAGS
~3,421 affected

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. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

20V153000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
~5,471 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

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