2016 Model Year

Audi A6

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
50
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Severe
3

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V862000 Dec 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

I own a 2016 Audi A6 3.0T. After filling the fuel tank completely, the vehicle only traveled approximately 190–200 miles before the fuel gauge indicat...

Engine
Oct 2025

The water pump on my 2016 Audi A6 has failed multiple times prematurely. The first water pump failed at 36,965 miles in May 2019. That repair was cove...

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Mar 2025

This vehicle had a claim for water pump replacement and the 3.0 model has a recall for the turbo charger. This vehicle is experiencing the same issues...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 2024

The camera associated with the adaptive cruise control and collision warning systems thought there was an object in the road multiple times while on a...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Fire
Nov 2024

Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Apr 2024

I took the vehicle into a repair shop because the check engine light is on. I was advised that the water pump is leaking and it needs to be replaced...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Mar 2024

I am the original owner of my vehicle and have had my vehicle maintenance done at Niello Audi in Sacramento, CA. In May 2023, the forward facing came...

Electrical System
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of motive power a...

Steering
Nov 2023

While driving the car, the steering column failed, making the car unable to steer. Mileage 81,312. The error message was Steering Malfunction, do no...

Suspension
Nov 2023

The dealer inspection found that the fluid was leaking from engine motor mount. The car has 47,700 miles.

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Summary

The 2016 Audi A6 has 50 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine.

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