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Audi A6: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows46
model years2012–2020 (8)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
audi.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2020 · 2019 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2020a6-2020-48v-alternator-power-loss48V alternator failure causes power loss while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM92022-09 → 2023-09242026-09-02
2020a6-2020-water-intrusion-electrical-damageWater intrusion damages floorboard electronicsELECTRICAL SYSTEM32025-10 → 2026-02242026-09-02
2020a6-2020-camera-display-malfunctionRearview and 360 camera display malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM22023-07 → 2026-03242026-09-02
2020a6-2020-emergency-assist-false-activationEmergency assist and AEB activate without causeFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE52021-02 → 2023-08242026-09-02
2019audi-a6-2019-ea839-water-pump-engine-failureEA839 V6 water pump and internal engine failureENGINE62024-08 → 2026-081142026-08-26
2019audi-a6-2019-backup-camera-blind-spot-failureRearview and blind-spot camera failureBACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42022-10 → 2024-081142026-08-26
2019audi-a6-2019-door-lock-latch-malfunctionDoor lock and latch malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM42020-08 → 2026-051142026-08-26
2019audi-a6-2019-alternator-electrical-shutdown48V starter-generator failure and electrical shutdownELECTRICAL SYSTEM782021-09 → 2026-041142026-08-26
2019audi-a6-2019-steering-lockup-after-water-exposurePower steering lockup after water exposureSTEERING32023-06 → 2024-051142026-08-26
2019audi-a6-2019-driver-assist-false-activationLane-keep and collision-avoidance false activationLANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE42020-08 → 2024-021142026-08-26
2019audi-a6-2019-engine-stall-at-stop-start-stopEngine stall when coming to a stopENGINE42019-09 → 2020-061142026-08-26
2017a6-2017-power-steering-rack-failurePower steering rack and module failureSTEERING52021-10 → 2026-06202026-09-03
2017a6-2017-engine-mount-cooling-failureEngine mount and cooling system failureENGINE32022-06 → 2024-12202026-09-03
2017a6-2017-airbag-recall-parts-unavailableAirbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS42018-07 → 2018-11202026-09-03
2017a6-2017-sudden-loss-of-engine-powerSudden loss of engine power while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE32017-06 → 2021-09202026-09-03
2016a6-2016-water-pump-coolant-failureWater pump and coolant system failureENGINE122018-04 → 2025-09512026-08-29
2016a6-2016-brake-rotor-vibrationBrake rotor vibration at highway speedSERVICE BRAKES42017-04 → 2023-08512026-08-29
2016a6-2016-steering-column-failureSteering column / control module failureSTEERING22022-12 → 2023-11512026-08-29
2016a6-2016-transmission-fluid-leak-shiftTransmission fluid leak and delayed shiftingPOWER TRAIN22019-03 → 2019-08512026-08-29
2016a6-2016-fuel-rail-recall-epcFuel rail recall and EPC faultFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM92019-06 → 2026-03512026-08-29
2016a6-2016-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata air bag recall repair delayAIR BAGS62018-07 → 2018-10512026-08-29
2016a6-2016-forward-collision-camera-failureForward collision camera / ACC failureFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE32016-04 → 2024-03512026-08-29
2016a6-2016-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stall while drivingENGINE42016-03 → 2024-05512026-08-29
2015audi-a6-2015-coolant-pump-overheatingCoolant pump failures and engine overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING72018-06 → 2024-10222026-09-02
2015audi-a6-2015-steering-control-lossLoss of steering control and directional instabilitySTEERING42015-09 → 2026-01222026-09-02
2015audi-a6-2015-unexpected-brakingUnexpected automatic braking activationSERVICE BRAKES22015-04 → 2020-12222026-09-02
2015audi-a6-2015-oil-leak-engine-mountsOil leaks and engine mount failuresENGINE22020-07 → 2022-03222026-09-02
2015audi-a6-2015-airbag-recall-nondeploymentTakata airbag recall and non-deploymentAIR BAGS42017-09 → 2026-07222026-09-02
2014audi-a6-2014-fuel-line-leak-odorFuel system leak with cabin odorFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE72016-01 → 2025-08412026-09-07
2014audi-a6-2014-brake-noise-warped-rotorsBrake noise and warped rotor replacementSERVICE BRAKES42013-12 → 2025-06412026-09-07
2014audi-a6-2014-coolant-pump-recall-partsCoolant pump recall parts unavailabilityENGINE32018-06 → 2018-09412026-09-07
2014audi-a6-2014-electromech-steering-failureElectromechanical power steering failureSTEERING92014-04 → 2022-01412026-09-07
2014audi-a6-2014-oil-consumption-pistonExcessive oil consumption from piston wearENGINE42023-05 → 2026-07412026-09-07
2014audi-a6-2014-takata-pods-recall-delayTakata PODS airbag recall parts delayAIR BAGS62014-11 → 2019-12412026-09-07
2013audi-a6-2013-fuel-leak-gas-odorFuel system leaks and gasoline odorFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM52017-02 → 2025-09522026-09-09
2013audi-a6-2013-pods-airbag-warningPassenger occupant detection system airbag warningAIR BAGS172016-05 → 2020-08522026-09-09
2013audi-a6-2013-coolant-pump-overheatingCoolant pump failure and engine overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING82018-07 → 2023-05522026-09-09
2013audi-a6-2013-power-steering-failureElectromechanical power steering failureSTEERING72015-01 → 2022-01522026-09-09
2013audi-a6-2013-electrical-short-burning-odorElectrical short circuit and burning odorELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM52017-10 → 2020-11522026-09-09
2013audi-a6-2013-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration and throttle surgeENGINE22013-05 → 2014-10522026-09-09
2012a6-2012-fuel-line-leaksFuel Leaks from Injector Supports and Fuel LinesFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62016-06 → 2023-12592026-09-09
2012a6-2012-coolant-electrical-intrusionCoolant Intrusion into Electrical Control ModulesPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM82016-03 → 2022-05592026-09-09
2012a6-2012-power-steering-failurePower Steering Loss and Steering LockupSTEERING62013-03 → 2024-01592026-09-09
2012a6-2012-pods-airbag-defectPassenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) Sensor DefectAIR BAGS82016-05 → 2019-02592026-09-09
2012a6-2012-engine-stallingEngine Stalling and Sudden Loss of PowerENGINE52014-12 → 2022-04592026-09-09
2012a6-2012-recall-parts-delayDelayed Parts Availability for Engine and Air Bag RecallsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, AIR BAGS, ENGINE42018-06 → 2018-11592026-09-09

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Audi A6 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/audi/a6
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_audi_a6_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Audi A6},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/audi/a6}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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