2012 Audi A6 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Audi A6, 2% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Audi 2012 A6 #1 I tried to fuel my car and the access door to the gas cap would not open in the cold weather of november 2016. I tried the emergency pull cord in my trunk and that wouldn't unlock the access door either? The next thing I did was drive home praying that I would not run out of fuel. I parked my car in my warm garage and after about an hour and half I banged on the access door a number of times and it finally popped open. There was no evidence of ice or water that would have prevented the door from opening.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000544, filed 2017-06, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10250322Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- 10245285Nov 7, 2023This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- 10244517Oct 25, 2023This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- 10244320Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
- 10243930Oct 4, 2023This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10241458Aug 23, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
- 10236601May 12, 2023This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.
- 10235359Apr 18, 2023This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
- 10234559Apr 13, 2023This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
- 10231019Jan 26, 2023Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi A6
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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