2016 Audi A6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A6. The most-reported areas: Engine (17), Air Bags (8), Electrical System (8).
Key takeaways
- 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 33% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 12% |
| Power Train | 5 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 2 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi A6 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-03-29
There is a recall out for “2016 Audi A6 vehicles” the recalls are “fuel system rail” as well as “coolant pump”. Both recalls are vin specific and what I find to be devastating is that both recall risk pertains to possible fire! I have the exact issues with my vehicle I even have the epc light coming on and the code is ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-12-30
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 indicated empty. This represents a sudden and significant loss of fuel range compared to normal operation. There are no warning lights, check engine lights, fuel smells, visibl...
Engine - filed 2025-09-10
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 covered under an extended warranty I purchased. The second water pump failed around 83,000 miles in September 2025, and Audi is now quoting me $2,350 out of pocket to replace...
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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.