2016 Audi A6: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / audi / a6
known issues	8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-29)
complaints	51 on file (2016-03-09 → 2026-03-29)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	8 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Water pump and coolant system failureENGINE12 complaints2018-04 → 2025-09a6-2016-water-pump-coolant-failure

11686225 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
11516312 I left a gas station located one mile from my house. All seemed well. I drove into my garage, shut the engine off, and saw steam coming from under the hood. Inspection showed coolant below minimum level. I had the car towed to a garage

Brake rotor vibration at highway speedSERVICE BRAKES4 complaints2017-04 → 2023-08a6-2016-brake-rotor-vibration

11395849 THE VEHICLE VIBRATES HEAVILY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BRAKES ROTORS REPLACED WITH LESS THAN 15K MILES VEHICLE APPEAR TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND HAS CONFIRMS BY AUDI DEALER BUT REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY ISSUES
10972115 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND PULSATED. THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED

Steering column / control module failureSTEERING2 complaints2022-12 → 2023-11a6-2016-steering-column-failure

11557040 While driving the car, the steering column failed, making the car unable to steer. Mileage 81,312. The error message was Steering Malfunction, do not drive. and you could not turn the wheel. The independent service center confirmed and replaced the steering column
11496814 The electronic steering control module failed while the vehicle was stopped. A light came on the dash which stated something like ~"Do Not Drive Major Steering Malfunction" and the steering became almost impossible to turn

Transmission fluid leak and delayed shiftingPOWER TRAIN2 complaints2019-03 → 2019-08a6-2016-transmission-fluid-leak-shift

11252138 SEVERE LEAK NOTICED BY TECHNICIAN. DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. SKID PAN FULL OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. NOT AN ISSUE IN PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS. AUDI DEALERSHIP LOOKING FOR CAUSE. NO PERFORMANCE ISSUES NOTICED
11184924 STARTED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT EXITED ONTO A MULTI-LANE ROAD WHERE TRAFFIC SPEED IS 50 MPH BUT CARS OFTEN DRIVE MUCH FASTER. THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE BUT STAYED IN FIRST GEAR AND WOULD NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT TO HIGHER GEARS

Fuel rail recall and EPC faultFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 complaints2019-06 → 2026-03a6-2016-fuel-rail-recall-epc

11255113 IN FEBRUARY 2019 I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, NHTSA 19V035, FROM AUDI TELLING ME MY CAR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE FUEL RAILS WHICH COULD LEAK FUEL CAUSING A FIRE! I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY DEALER AUDI OF WALLINGFORD CT AND PUT MY NAME ON A WAITING LIST FOR REPAIR
11222175 2016 AUDI A6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL RAILS SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS

Takata air bag recall repair delayAIR BAGS6 complaints2018-07 → 2018-10a6-2016-takata-airbag-recall-delay

11112012 TAKATA RECALL THE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AT TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE WHILE SOMEONE SITTING ON PASSENGER SEAT. AUDI DOES NOT HAVE AN ETA FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS AND NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AT THIS POINT
11118713 VEHICLE HAS PODS RECALL. CALLED AUDI USA REP TODAY AT CONTACT US (800-253-2834) INSTRUCTED NO FIX IN YET AND TO KEEP DRIVING, THAT THEY WERE NOT REPLACING NOR SUBSTITUTING VEHICLE UNTIL FIX. I DO NOT FEEL PASSENGER ENDANGERMENT IS APPROPRIATE WITH RECALL ON PODS

Forward collision camera / ACC failureFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 complaints2016-04 → 2024-03a6-2016-forward-collision-camera-failure

11579921 I am the original owner of my vehicle and have had my vehicle maintenance done at Niello Audi in Sacramento, CA. In May 2023, the forward facing camera on my 2016 Audi A6 stopped working
11565047 The camera associated with the adaptive cruise control and collision warning systems thought there was an object in the road multiple times while on active cruise control. This resulted in the brakes being engaged - could have been rear ended very easily causing an accident

Engine stall while drivingENGINE4 complaints2016-03 → 2024-05a6-2016-engine-stall-while-driving

11586615 The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of motive power and stalled. During the failure, the message Electric Power Control "EPC" was displayed
11072020 MY WIFE WAS SLOWING THIS CAR DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A BUSY EXPRESSWAY, AFTER SHE MADE THE TURN, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE 'STOP/START DEACTIVATED MANUALLY RESTART YOUR CAR" LIGHT CAME ON

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
51	2016-03-09	2026-03-29	0	2	ENGINE:17; AIR BAGS:8; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:8; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:6; POWER TRAIN:5

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
19V035000	16/01/2019	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL	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.	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.	Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
18V862000	05/12/2018	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	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.	The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
18V370000	04/06/2018	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION	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.	If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	8	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Audi A6 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/audi/a6

@misc{wrenchpro_2016_audi_a6_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Audi A6},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/audi/a6}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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