2014 Audi A6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Audi A6, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“A few times when slowly gliding to a stop (red light or stop sign) when stepping on the brake pedal it seems to go to the floor and needs to be pumped in order to stop. It's a scary situation. I cannot make it happen. It didn't seem to happen until I had the brake fluid changed during routine maintenance at Audi. I reported the problem to dealer where the work was done and they said that they redid the fluid change but the problem has re-occurred a couple of times. Also, it seems that when sitting in the car with it idling I can just about press the brake pedal to the floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10934453, filed 2016-12, 40,000 miles“All four brakes rotors were warped at 37k and had them replaced. Now the dealership is telling me the front ones are warped again after 12k miles. Car vibrates when you brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11161958, filed 2018-12“2014 Audi A6. Consumer writes in regards to a loud screeching noise when brakes are applied. The consumer also stated there was smoke coming out of the tail pipe, and when she parked the vehicle in the garage, smoke filled the entire garage. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. An inspection revealed a plastic bag was caught in the vent pipe and melted, which was the cause of the smoke and smell coming from the vehicle. As to the screeching sound when the brake was applied, the consumer was informed that small sounds were heard and the brake pads were cleaned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556665, filed 2013-12Related service bulletins
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036921Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- 11036914Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11025369Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11025342Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
- 11025333Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11025336Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11009356Sep 10, 2024This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351Sep 10, 2024This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 10 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
| 2003 | 6 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 29 | 20% |
| 1999 | 39 | 18% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Audi A6
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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