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Audi A6Model year report

1995 Audi A6 Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
118,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Audi A6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1995 Audi A6. The part named most often is electrical system, with 10 complaints (63% of the total), followed by steering (2) and air bags (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 118,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Jamming ignition switch was cause of starter solenoid burnout. Both ignition switch and starter solenoid were replaced. Equipment failure caused headlights to suddenly go out during night time driving. I was able to get the car off the roadway in time to prevent an accident, but then the car stalled out and had to be towed.”

NHTSA complaint #10000037, filed 2002-12, 126,444 miles

Brakes: “Abs light illuminated indicating the anti-lock brakes are off which means that the anti-lock feature does not work, causing the rear wheels to lock up. Please give further details.”

NHTSA complaint #808378, filed 1997-01

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 90,000 and 126,444 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7533%75–10050%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 118,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

1996200020023200420072011
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1995 Audi A6. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
A6 · sedan not rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 Audi A6 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A6 FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172219$3,550
A6 FWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual172319$4,350
A6 Wagon FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172219$3,550
A6 quattro 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162018$3,700
A6 quattro 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual162218$3,700
A6 quattro Wagon 4WD/AWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162018$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1995 Audi A6 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A6

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026721,0020—23—Too new
202567,0172526—Too new
20211859,00011526—Rising
20202622,000952755 · TypicalStable
20191141,000752791 · MoreRising
20181111,8002528—Not enough data
20172014,1003528—Stable
20165125,602352853 · TypicalRising
20152271,0004528—Stable
20144149,400452831 · FewerStable
20135260,9366—2839 · TypicalFalling
20126069,0008—2850 · TypicalFalling
20112157,0003—24—Falling
20101764,0003—22—Stable
20092182,5004—21—Falling
20087144,0004—2143 · TypicalStable
20075388,5004—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20066780,0004—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20059186,3583—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20043573,0004—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20036679,9757—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20028871,1454—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200111378,0007—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200014877,0404—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199921780,0009—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199813078,50010—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19972095,0002—19—Stable
199651103,7582—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199516118,0002—19—Stable

All Audi A6 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Audi A6 have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1995 Audi A6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Audi A6 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 10 complaints (63% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 1995 Audi A6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Audi A6 get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Audi A6 (A6, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Audi A6 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 118,000 miles and the middle half falls between 90,000 and 126,444 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.