2016 Audi A6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2016 Audi A6, and owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi A6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel rail (fuel system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this…
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Electrical system: wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control…
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for…
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Audi A6 have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,429 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 29, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 30, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Audi A6 (A6 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–30 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 20–25 / 29–38 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi A6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 Audi A6 | 2 | 16 |
| 1996 Audi A6 | 2 | 51 |
| 1997 Audi A6 | 2 | 20 |
| 1998 Audi A6 | 10 | 130 |
| 1999 Audi A6 | 9 | 217 |
| 2000 Audi A6 | 4 | 148 |
| 2001 Audi A6 | 7 | 113 |
| 2002 Audi A6 | 4 | 88 |
| 2003 Audi A6 | 7 | 66 |
| 2004 Audi A6 | 4 | 35 |
| 2005 Audi A6 | 3 | 91 |
| 2006 Audi A6 | 4 | 67 |
| 2007 Audi A6 | 4 | 53 |
| 2008 Audi A6 | 4 | 71 |
| 2009 Audi A6 | 4 | 21 |
| 2010 Audi A6 | 3 | 17 |
| 2011 Audi A6 | 3 | 21 |
| 2012 Audi A6 | 8 | 59 |
| 2013 Audi A6 | 6 | 52 |
| 2014 Audi A6 | 4 | 41 |
| 2015 Audi A6 | 4 | 22 |
| 2016 Audi A6 | 3 | 51 |
| 2017 Audi A6 | 3 | 20 |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 2 | 11 |
| 2019 Audi A6 | 7 | 114 |
| 2020 Audi A6 | 9 | 25 |
| 2021 Audi A6 | 11 | 17 |
| 2022 Audi A6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 Audi A6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 Audi A6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 Audi A6 | 2 | 6 |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2016 Audi A6
How do I know if my 2016 Audi A6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 Audi A6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V370000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
- A4 Allroad252 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.