2019 Audi A6 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Audi A6 holds 114 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 A6 years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Lane departure, software, Camera, and Hydraulic brakes, fluid.

2012 Audi A6 — Photo by Alexander-93, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

114

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (84 of 114), then Engine (32) and Powertrain (15). The most filings arrived in 2023 (51 of 114). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 A6 has 2 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 25 complaints, 3 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

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 2019 Audi A6. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (7)

Recall lane departure, software 2026-03-04 · NHTSA campaign 26V125000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Recall hydraulic brakes, fluid 2023-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 23V601000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

Remedy Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

Recall Electrical system 2022-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 22V861000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

Remedy Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.

Recall electrical system, instrument panel, fuel gauge, fuel level sensor 2022-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V155000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Remedy Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

Recall Air bags 2021-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V159000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Recall electrical system, starter 2020-03-19 · NHTSA campaign 20V153000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.

Complaints by component (114 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Powertrain

Steering

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Lane departure

Exterior lighting

Structure

Back-over prevention

Fuel and propulsion system

Tires

Air bags

Speed control

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The factory-installed mechanical water pump module suffered a severe internal seal and housing failure. This allowed pressurized engine coolant to migrate directly into the engine's vacuum control system and vacuum…"
Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-08-17
"My 2019 Audi A6 was diagnosed with catastrophic internal engine failure on May 9, 2026 at Audi of Newton, Newton, NJ, at 93,645 miles. The vehicle required a full engine rebuild performed by REV Auto NJ at a cost of…"
Engine · filed 2026-07-08
"I recently brought my 2019 A6 to Nyack Audi for an unrelated repair, after performing their complimentary inspection the service advisor told me my water pump was leaking coolant into the vacuum hose system; and the…"
Engine · filed 2026-06-15
"The central locking / electronic door lock system on my 2019 Audi A6 intermittently malfunctions, sometimes with a long beep sound and an error message appearing on the screen in front of my steering wheel. The affected…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-05-09
"Every single EA839 Audi Engine has piston skirt and cylinder scoring."
Engine · filed 2026-05-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Audi A6 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2019 Audi A6 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 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 quattro	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-wheel drive	22	29	25 MPG	$3200
A6 quattro	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-wheel drive	24	32	27 MPG	$2950

Specs and fitment

C8 A6, 2019–present

Body styles Sedan, Wagon (Avant / allroad)

Oil 0W-20 (2.0/3.0 TFSI US listings) , 5.9 qt capacity

Tire size 245/45R19, 255/40R20, 255/35R21

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-153 covers certain 2019-2020 A6 vehicles with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0 TFSI engines: moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit, increasing fire risk; dealers replace the starter generator. Recall 22V-155 covers certain 2019-2022 A6 Sedan vehicles (with A6 allroad, S6, A7, S7, and RS models also listed) where the fuel level sender may stick, so the gauge and range display may be inaccurate; dealers replace the fuel level sender. Recall 22V-368 covers certain 2022 A6 Sedan vehicles (with A4 and Q5) for an engine-control-unit semiconductor that may short and stall the engine; dealers replace the ECU.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Audi A6 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Audi A6?

Is the 2019 Audi A6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 A6 has 2 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 25 complaints, 3 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Audi A6 been recalled?

The 2019 Audi A6 has 7 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 2019 Audi A6?

Owners have filed 114 complaints about the 2019 Audi A6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Audi A6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Audi A6 is 26 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.