NHTSA's file on the 2016 Audi A6 holds 51 complaints after 11 years, a rate of 5 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 3 recalls on file, including Fuel rail, Wiring, and Occupant classification.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (17 of 51), then Air bags (8) and Electrical system (8). Those filings include 2 that report a fire and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2015 A6 has 22 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 20 complaints, 2 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
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 2016 Audi A6. How we count. Data as of .
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"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…"
"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…"
"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…"
"This vehicle had a claim for water pump replacement and the 3.0 model has a recall for the turbo charger. This vehicle is experiencing the same issues and went from 70 mph to 0 and stalled on the freeway. Thankfully the…"
"Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off"
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2016 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.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-wheel drive | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2850 |
| A6 quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 22 | 32 | 25 MPG | $3200 |
| A6 quattro | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 25 | 38 | 30 MPG | $3150 |
| A6 quattro | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
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.
NHTSA's file on the 2016 Audi A6 holds 51 complaints after 11 years, a rate of 5 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 3 recalls on file, including Fuel rail, Wiring, and Occupant classification.
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (17 of 51), then Air bags (8) and Electrical system (8). Those filings include 2 that report a fire and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2015 A6 has 22 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 20 complaints, 2 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
The 2016 Audi A6 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 2016 Audi A6 with NHTSA.
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Audi A6 is 26.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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).
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.
C8 generation (2019 onward in the US). 2012-2018 are C7.
