2017 Audi A6: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / audi / a6
known issues	4 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-03)
complaints	20 on file (2017-06-12 → 2026-06-27)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	5 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Power steering rack and module failureSTEERING5 complaints2021-10 → 2026-06a6-2017-power-steering-rack-failure

11512676 The steering rack for my 2017 Audi A6 2.0T Premium Plus Quattro has failed at roughly 54000 miles. This is the same exact OEM part (OEM Part # 4G1423055EA) that is used in the 2016 A6, which has an extended warranty from Audi due to a lawsuit of 10 years and 125000 miles. My VIN
11435119 My 2017 Audi A6 has approximately 50,000 miles on it. I am diligent about obtaining regular maintenance on my vehicle and visited the Audi dealership in Memphis, TN for a 50,000 mile inspection and service in June of 2021. Last week, just 3 months after my 50,000 mile

Engine mount and cooling system failureENGINE3 complaints2022-06 → 2024-12a6-2017-engine-mount-cooling-failure

11596583 Engine mounts failed. They are fluid damped and the seals failed and leaked and now the motor is sitting loose in a metal on metal condition with the mounts collapsed. Additionally the manifold and timing chain cover leaks. Additionally the water pump failed. This is all on a
11469154 Car overheat. Engine light on. pulled over and then drove directly to local dealer 10min away who noted engine temp control actuator faulty- stuck. Needed to replace thermostat. Dealer noted problem was noted in earlier year Audi A6 models as well but thought 2017 year did not

Airbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS4 complaints2018-07 → 2018-11a6-2017-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable

11121720 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL
11112330 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AUDI OF STUART (3990 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL 34997) THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THERE WAS NO ESTIMATED

Sudden loss of engine power while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE3 complaints2017-06 → 2021-09a6-2017-sudden-loss-of-engine-power

10994503 PURCHASED A NEW 2017 AUDI A6. CAR ONLY HAS 1,200 MILES. DRIVING CAR ON FREEWAY WITH MY SON AND ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED NO POWER. THANK GOD WE ARE OK. HAD NO WARNING AT ALL. CAR JUST LOST POWER. I HAVE READ ABOUT OTHER MODELS RECALLED FOR AUDI DUE TO FUEL PUMP. DEALER IS
11424527 Car loss power and turned off while turning at an intersection. Had to stop, place in Parking and restart the car with power switch

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
20	2017-06-12	2026-06-27	0	0	AIR BAGS:6; STEERING:5; ENGINE:4; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:2; LANE DEPARTURE:2

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.
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.
16V955000	29/12/2016	SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.	In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.	Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	5	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). 2017 Audi A6 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/audi/a6

@misc{wrenchpro_2017_audi_a6_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Audi A6},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/audi/a6}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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