Reliable Auto DB

2014 Audi A6 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Audi A6 has 41 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most A6 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Occupant classification, Cooling system, and Hoses and fittings.

2012 Audi A6
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Complaints

41

Per year

4

Recalls

4

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (8 of 41), then Air bags (7) and Fuel and propulsion system (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 A6 has 52 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2015 has 22 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Audi A6. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2018-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 18V370000
Summary 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 module to malfunction.
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 this recall is 74D5.
Recall engine and cooling, cooling system 2018-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 18V229000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2017-12-06 · NHTSA campaign 17V781000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
Recall engine and cooling, cooling system 2017-01-03 · NHTSA campaign 17V002000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

Complaints by component (41 total)

Steering
8
Air bags
7
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Engine
5
Service brakes
3
Electrical system
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Structure
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Back-over prevention
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Equipment
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Powertrain
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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,…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-22
  • "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],…"
    Electrical system, Air bags · filed 2025-09-01
  • "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…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2025-08-27
  • "I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding persistent mechanical failures and safety concerns with my 2014 Audi A6, VIN: [XXX] , which have resulted in significant repair expenses, inconvenience, and potential…"
    Service brakes · filed 2025-06-20
  • "I purchased a 2014 Audi A6 2.0T Quattro premium plus on November 15, 2024 with 99,141 miles. I got the 14 day dealership extended warranty, which covered powertrain systems. After 3 days of driving exactly 103 miles the…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-03-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Audi A6 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2014 Audi A6 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
A6 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) Front-wheel drive 25 33 28 MPG $2850
A6 quattro 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3800
A6 quattro 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 20 29 23 MPG $3450
A6 quattro 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 24 38 29 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

C7 A6, 2012–2018
Body styles Sedan, Wagon (Avant / allroad)
Oil 5W-40, 5W-30, 0W-40 or 0W-30 (2.0L Turbo SEO03 listing) , 4.9 qt capacity
Tire size 245/45R18, 255/40R19, 255/35R20

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-229 covers certain 2012-2015 A6 vehicles (with A4, A5, and Q5 also listed) equipped with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines: an electric coolant pump may block or short-circuit and increase fire risk; dealers replace the pumps. Related recall 17V-002 updates software to deactivate pump power if the pump becomes blocked. Recall 19V-035 covers certain 2016-2018 A6 vehicles (with Q7, A7, and A8 also in the campaign) where left and right fuel rails may leak fuel, increasing fire risk; dealers replace both fuel rails.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi A6 reliable?

The 2014 Audi A6 has 41 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most A6 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Occupant classification, Cooling system, and Hoses and fittings.

What are common problems with a 2014 Audi A6?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (8 of 41), then Air bags (7) and Fuel and propulsion system (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2014 Audi A6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 A6 has 52 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2015 has 22 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Audi A6 been recalled?

The 2014 Audi A6 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Audi A6?

Owners have filed 41 complaints about the 2014 Audi A6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Audi A6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Audi A6 is 25.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does an Audi A6 take?

C7 (2012-2018) 2.0T listings commonly allow 5W-40/5W-30/0W-40/0W-30 (~4.9 qt). C8 US 2.0/3.0 TFSI often lists 0W-20 (~5.9 qt).

Does recall 18V-229 cover the Audi A6?

It covers certain 2012-2015 A6 vehicles with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines (with A4/A5/Q5 also listed): an electric coolant pump may short and increase fire risk; dealers replace the pump.

What generation is a 2020 Audi A6?

C8 generation (2019 onward in the US). 2012-2018 are C7.