Engine coolingPart report
2012 Audi A6 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Audi A6, 5% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and…Covers: Audi A6 2012–2015, Q5 2013–2017, A5 2013–2017 +2 more
- 17V002000Jan 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4…Covers: Audi A6 2012–2015, Q5 2013–2017, A5 2013–2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10242903Sep 7, 2023This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- 10238273Jun 15, 2023This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
- 10236376May 8, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
- 10233771Mar 31, 2023This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 18% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 12% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 17% |
| 2001 | 18 | 16% |
| 2000 | 21 | 14% |
| 1999 | 17 | 8% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi A6
Air bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Audi A6
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology