2014 Audi A6 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A6. The most-reported areas: Steering (8), Air Bags (7), Fuel/Propulsion System (6).

Key takeaways

  • 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering820%
Air Bags717%
Fuel/Propulsion System615%
Engine512%
Service Brakes410%
Unknown Or Other37%
Electrical System25%
Fuel System25%
Gasoline25%
Structure25%
Power Train12%
Engine And Engine Cooling12%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Audi A6 4 DR FWD5/55/55/55/5
2014 Audi A6 4 DR AWD5/55/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-07-22

On XXX my 2014 Audi A6 failed to accelerate on a parkway. An EPC light appeared. I restarted. It reappeared and car was slow and shaky. I took right to nearest Audi dealership. The next day, they sent this video, admitting a common problem, and suggesting full engine replacement. [XXX] I have contacted Audi of Am...

Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2025-09-01

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation Re: Safety Defect & Recall Non-Compliance – 2014 Audi A6 (VIN: [XXX] ) I, [XXX] , a private living woman domiciled at c/o [27870], native to Turtle Island of Choctaw and Moorish lineage, submit this complaint regarding an unrepaired ...

Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2025-08-27

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A6. The contact stated that there was a fluid leak underneath the vehicle near the exhaust pipe, with a fuel-like odor. No warning lights were illuminated. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle at the residence, and determined there was a leak in the fuel line. Following the advice of ...

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More for the 2014 Audi A6

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.