2013 Audi A6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A6. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (18), Engine (15), Unknown Or Other (8).
Key takeaways
- 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | 35% |
| Engine | 15 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 13% |
| Steering | 7 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 13% |
| Seats | 3 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% |
| Tires | 1 | 2% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2013 Audi A6 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2025-11-19
When the turn signal is activated to go RIGHT, the turn indicator flashes LEFT (both the arrow on the instrument panel and the exterior lights). Since the driver is not consciously looking at the dash, this causes an unexpected lane change and dangerous (and illegal) lane change. There are no warning lights that there ...
Air Bags,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-09-28
IT WAS RECENTLY BEGAN TO LEAK FUEL FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE CLOSE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THEN THE WHOLE CABIN SPECIALLY IN THE FRONT WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO HAVE BAD VIBRATION DURING REVERSED, AND IDLE, ALSO WHEN THE AC IS ON. THEN THERES THE AIRBAG FOR THE PASSENGER, THE LIGHT IS ON, IT USED TO SAY '"OFF" THEN...
Tires - filed 2024-11-12
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6 equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Solus Majesty, Tire Size: 245/45/VR18, DOT Number: 127W2YCJ9. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken for maintenance and the independent mechanic observed that the driver's and passenger’s side front tires tread was separating from the ti...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.