Engine coolingPart report
2013 Audi A6 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,871miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Audi A6, 2% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,871 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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
- 10249238Jan 19, 2024SERV_ACT - After-Run Coolant Pump - Closure Notice
- 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 2013 Audi A6
Air bags
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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