Midsize car
2016 Audi A6: problems, recalls and fuel economy
Not rated yet
Owners have filed 77 complaints about the 2016 Audi A6 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
77
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
28 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
Recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel RailJan 16, 2019 · campaign 19V035000
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.
Electrical System › WiringDec 5, 2018 · campaign 18V862000
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant ClassificationJun 4, 2018 · campaign 18V370000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Before you buy
Get a vehicle history report →Check for accidents, title problems and odometer rollbacks before you buy.Compare insurance quotes →Insurance is a big part of the cost to own, and it varies a lot by car.Check used-car loan rates →Get pre-approved before visiting a dealer so you can compare their offer.
These links go to independent sites. We don't earn anything from them.
Other years of the Audi A6
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Audi A6 have?
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (19), airbags & seat belts (11), driver-assist & stability (9). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi A6 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi A6 get?
Up to 28 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.