Safety Score
90
Safe
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2016 Audi A6.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I own a 2016 Audi A6 3.0T. After filling the fuel tank completely, the vehicle only traveled approximately 190–200 mile… |
| 2025-09-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The water pump on my 2016 Audi A6 has failed multiple times prematurely. The first water pump failed at 36,965 miles in… |
| 2025-02-12 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | There is a recall out for “2016 Audi A6 vehicles” the recalls are “fuel system rail” as well as “coolant pump”. Both re… |
| 2025-02-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This vehicle had a claim for water pump replacement and the 3.0 model has a recall for the turbo charger. This vehicle … |
| 2024-11-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off |
| 2024-04-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly exper… |
| 2024-04-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I took the vehicle into a repair shop because the check engine light is on. I was advised that the water pump is leaki… |
| 2023-11-15 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | The camera associated with the adaptive cruise control and collision warning systems thought there was an object in the… |
| 2023-08-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | During annual oil change inspection the mechanic found that the coolant was leaking and that the water pump needed to b… |
| 2023-08-10 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The dealer inspection found that the fluid was leaking from engine motor mount. The car has 47,700 miles. |
| 2023-07-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving the car, the steering column failed, making the car unable to steer. Mileage 81,312. The error message … |
| 2023-07-12 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated while having routine maintenance on the vehicle, the independent me… |
| 2023-05-30 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | I am the original owner of my vehicle and have had my vehicle maintenance done at Niello Audi in Sacramento, CA. In Ma… |
| 2023-04-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I left a gas station located one mile from my house. All seemed well. I drove into my garage, shut the engine off, and… |
| 2023-01-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Water pump and engine thermostat malfunction, check engine light is on. |
| 2022-12-28 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I’ve stated to dealer I’ve been having ongoing problems with my vehicle and they failed to fix the issue , while refuel… |
| 2022-11-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that while refueling, the gas nozzle would frequently stop, causing… |
| 2022-10-28 | TIRES | No | 0 | I purchased 4 new tires from Tire Choice Auto Service in St. Peters, MO on 6/29/2021. They recommended Blackline Champo… |
| 2022-08-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | The electronic steering control module failed while the vehicle was stopped. A light came on the dash which stated some… |
| 2022-08-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that the vehicle had shuddered and failed to accelerate on several … |
| 2022-04-28 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | 1. Vehicle airbag indicator has illumated. I haven't received a recall letter from manufacturer. Have concerns about dr… |
| 2022-03-09 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light rem… |
| 2021-09-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated the emergency lights were illuminated. The vehicle loss coolant an… |
| 2021-08-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine caught fire without being used for 24 hours before |
| 2021-02-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | THE VEHICLE VIBRATES HEAVILY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BRAKES ROTORS REPLACED WITH LESS THAN 15K … |
| 2020-03-15 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | PROBLEM#1 FUEL DOOR CLIP SUDDENLY STOPPED CLOSING, THEREFORE I COULDN'T FULLY CLOSE IT. PROBLEM #2 TRUNK LATCH STUC… |
| 2019-10-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | OK PURCHASED THE CAR OCTOBER 2019, IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, IN THE CAR. TOOK OUT TO AUDI MULTIPLE TIMES ASK… |
| 2019-09-02 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | THE VEHICLE VIBRATES HEAVILY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED BUT IS OF GREAT CO… |
| 2019-08-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | SEVERE LEAK NOTICED BY TECHNICIAN. DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. SKID PAN FULL OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. NOT AN ISSUE IN PREV… |
| 2019-08-28 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | AUDI RECALLED 2012-2015 A6 CARS WITH THE 2.0L TFSI ENGINE, ALONG WITH OTHER AUDI MODELS, DUE TO FAULTY COOLANT/WATER PU… |
| 2019-05-20 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | 2016 AUDI A6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL RAILS SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCE… |
| 2019-04-10 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | At high speeds (around 65 or more), when I apply the brakes I can sense some vibration in the brakes. I mentioned to th… |
| 2019-02-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | IN FEBRUARY 2019 I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, NHTSA 19V035, FROM AUDI TELLING ME MY CAR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE FUEL RA… |
| 2018-09-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | WHEN OPERATING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES UNEXPECTED LURCH FORWARD OR BACKWARDS DEPENDING ON IF THE TRAN… |
| 2018-08-09 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | VEHICLE HAS PODS RECALL. CALLED AUDI USA REP TODAY AT CONTACT US (800-253-2834) INSTRUCTED NO FIX IN YET AND TO KEEP D… |
| 2018-08-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | STARTED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT EXITED ONTO A MULTI-LANE ROAD WHERE TRAFFIC SPEED IS 50 MPH BUT CARS OFTEN DRIVE MUCH FA… |
| 2018-08-07 | SEATS | No | 1 | MY SMALLISH SIZED PURSE SLIPPED OFF THE PASSENGER SEAT AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE FLOOR BOARD BELOW THE DOOR, … |
| 2018-08-07 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. … |
| 2018-07-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TAKATA RECALL THE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AT TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE WHILE SOMEONE SITTING ON PASSENGER SEAT. A… |
| 2018-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT; WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART. FIDD… |
| 2018-07-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS)… |
| 2018-06-30 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (A… |
| 2018-06-12 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS); … |
| 2018-03-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I THINK THE AUDI RECALL NEEDS TO INCLUDE MORE YEARS. IT ENDS AT 2015 A6. I HAVE A 2016 A6 THAT NEEDED TOWED IN MARCH. I… |
| 2018-02-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | MY WIFE WAS SLOWING THIS CAR DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A BUSY EXPRESSWAY, AFTER SHE MADE THE TURN, THE ENGINE SUDDEN… |
| 2017-08-07 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, THE JACK FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE.… |
| 2017-06-06 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | No | 0 | AUDI AMERICA AND ITS DEALERS HAVE FAIL TO ENSURE MY SAFETY AND FIXING MY CAR ISSUES. AUDI AMERICA SOLD ME A LEMON VEHI… |
| 2017-01-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER FAILED AT 5000 MILES. |
| 2016-10-13 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND PULSATED. THE STOP… |
| 2016-04-11 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | GOT A WARNING LIGHT THAT ADAPTIVE CRUISE AND BRAKING WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPT. THERE WAS A SEA… |