Research · 23 model years
Audi A6Every model year, 1996–2026
Across the 23 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 101 recall campaigns and 1,399 owner complaints for the Audi A6. The 1999 model year has the most complaints (217).
Audi A6 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 41 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 52 | 2 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2012 | 8 | 60 | 0 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 21 | 1 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 17 | 2 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 21 | 0 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 71 | 2 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 53 | 4 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 67 | 3 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 35 | 1 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2003 | 7 | 71 | 1 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 103 | 6 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2001 | 7 | 113 | 11 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 148 | 4 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 1999 | 9 | 217 | 12 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 1998 | 10 | 130 | 6 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 21 | 0 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 54 | 1 | Not rated | 19 |
- 20260 recalls · 9 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20182 recalls · 2 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20173 recalls · 20 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20163 recalls · 51 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20154 recalls · 22 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20144 recalls · 41 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20136 recalls · 52 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20128 recalls · 60 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20113 recalls · 21 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20103 recalls · 17 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20094 recalls · 21 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20084 recalls · 71 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20074 recalls · 53 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20064 recalls · 67 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20044 recalls · 35 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20037 recalls · 71 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20024 recalls · 103 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20017 recalls · 113 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20004 recalls · 148 complaints · 18 mpg
- 19999 recalls · 217 complaints · 18 mpg
- 199810 recalls · 130 complaints · 19 mpg
- 19972 recalls · 21 complaints · 19 mpg
- 19962 recalls · 54 complaints · 19 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 54 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 130 |
| 1999 | 217 |
| 2000 | 148 |
| 2001 | 113 |
| 2002 | 103 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2006 | 67 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026