2020 Audi A6 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi A6. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (19), Unknown Or Other (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (5).

Key takeaways

  • 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1970%
Unknown Or Other519%
Forward Collision Avoidance519%
Structure311%
Back Over Prevention27%
Steering27%
Latches/Locks/Linkages14%
Seats14%
Fuel/Propulsion System14%
Engine14%
Service Brakes14%

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

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2020 Audi A6 4 DR AWD5/54/55/55/5
2020 Audi A6 4 DR FWD5/54/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-10-27

The contact owns a 2020 Audi A6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the malfunctioning system central locking error message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a central locking system malfunction. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to...

Electrical System - filed 2026-10-08

Central locking malfunction. Vehicle reports central lock error and can’t be opened easily from outside or inside. Unlocking from the key fob leads to the door locks to malfunction. Operating door handles is impossible from inside or outside. All doors are impacted.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-03

The electronic/central door locking system on my 2020 Audi A6 malfunctioned. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. The vehicle was running with my two young children secured in car seats in the rear seats. I briefly exited and closed the driver's door. When I attempted to re-en...

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More for the 2020 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.