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2013 Audi A6 Engine Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
29%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Audi A6, 29% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“For cuple days when ever I turn on the AC I can smell like somwthing is burning n took it dealer they coudnt find out what is going on n recent I found out its recall and I have 6 month baby I dont feel safe taking him in that car and I try taking back to Audi dealer in fremont to sell thy wont take it saying it has recal n all”

NHTSA complaint #11110651, filed 2018-07, 59 miles

“Vehicle began shaking, driving very rough and check engine light came and epc lights came on the dash. Car was not drivable. This happened less than two months after I had the water pump replaced for leakage and failure (which has now been recalled). I believe the two are connected, but Audi charged me a to replace the engine. I feel that the engine failure was a direct link to the issue with the pump.”

NHTSA complaint #11144967, filed 2018-11, 63,267 miles

“Over heating caused by thermostat sticking. This problem was common on the 2.0 Audi A6 which was recall. The car overheats every time I drive. Also, I had a spark plug end ip in the cylinder causing damage to the inner wall of the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11390122, filed 2021-01, 115,000 miles

“In late december 2017 out of nowhere, my car began to display the warning, 'turn off engine and check coolant level' (photo attached) ; this was very alarming as I take very good care of my car and have had all of the required maintenance done at the dealership. I immediately called and had an appointment scheduled at the dealer. Just a few days later on january 5, 2018 I took my car in for service and was told that the water/coolant pump needed to be replaced (attached). …”

NHTSA complaint #11170758, filed 2019-01, 60,000 miles

“This does not refer to any specific incident. After purchasing the car I began to notice that when I accelerated from a stop, the car always surged ahead after a fraction of a second. I was told that the turbocharger on the 2 liter engine spooled at 1600 rpms and caused the surge. It is a very uncomfortable feeling to find the car surging ahead when you just touch the gas pedal slightly. When you're stopped in back of another car, the car surges ahead and you have to be very wary of rear ending the other car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10511651, filed 2013-05, 15 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026114%
2021317%
202014%
20193228%
2018764%
2017420%
20161733%
2015627%
2014512%
20131529%
20121322%
2011210%
201016%
200823%
200724%
200646%
200544%
200413%
200335%
200256%
200122%

Other parts of the 2013 Audi A6

Air bags
18 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior 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