Audi A6 allroad years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Audi A6 allroad years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (9 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 8 complaints) and 2021 at 2 (from 9 complaints). The Audi A6 allroad 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2021 Audi A6 allroad, 3 of 9 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Audi A6 allroad reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi A6 allroad. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 Too early | 1 | 1 | 1 | Visibility and wipers, Forward collision avoidance | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2021 → Most | 2 | 9 | 8 | Electrical system | — |
| 2020 → Fewest | 0 | 8 | 4 | Electrical system | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Allroad
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/45R19, 245/45R20, 255/40R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V159000 covers certain 2020-2021 A6 Allroad models (with RS6 Avant, RS7, S6, and S7) for an air bag concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 22V861000 covers certain 2020-2022 A6 Allroad models (with S6, S7, RS6, and RS7) for an electrical system concern. Recall 25V900000 covers certain 2019-2026 Audi models including A6 Allroad where rearview camera software may prevent the image from displaying.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A6 allroad years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 8 complaints) and 2021 at 2 (from 9 complaints).
Which Audi A6 allroad year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (9 complaints). On the 2021 Audi A6 allroad, 3 of 9 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Audi A6 allroad owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Audi A6 allroad years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Audi A6 allroad years are too early to compare?
The Audi A6 allroad 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a US Audi A6 allroad use?
0W-20 With filter, about 8 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Audi A6 allroad?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/45R19, 245/45R20, 255/40R20 (trim-dependent) and rear 245/45R19, 245/45R20, 255/40R20 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Audi A6 allroad?
Recall 21V159000 covers certain 2020-2021 A6 Allroad models (with RS6 Avant, RS7, S6, and S7) for an air bag concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 22V861000 covers certain 2020-2022 A6 Allroad models (with S6, S7, RS6, and RS7) for an electrical system concern. Recall 25V900000 covers certain 2019-2026 Audi models including A6 Allroad where rearview camera software may prevent the image from displaying.