2014 Audi A6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 20%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Audi A6, 20% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,200 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.
“My 2014 A6 Audi resulted in a failure of the electric power steering assist system which cause loss of power steering. It took everything I had to steer it home. I was given a message not to drive and to contact the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11289837, filed 2019-12, 90,000 miles“While driving my 2014 A6 Audi steering got alert on the electronic steering do not drive take to Audi dealership. I had no power steering and was extremely very difficult to steer to make it home.”
NHTSA complaint #11289820, filed 2019-12, 90,000 miles“Received steering malfunction - do not drive warning on dash. Lost power steering on the car when I started the car. Was barely able to turn the steering wheel. Fortunately, I was in a parking lot. Had the vehicle towed to the Audi dealer. They told me this would be a $5100 repair. Basically replace the entire steering rack. The car only has 49k miles on it and is in excellent condition. At this time, Audi and dealer are only reducing the cost to $3000. I read in forums that this has happened to others while they were driving and were lucky enough to steer the car to the side of the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396476, filed 2021-02, 49,400 miles“This has been the third time my Audi A6 3.0t has been to the dealer since purchasing it as a cpo vehicle for a steering wheel jerk and squeak problem at any speed. It wants to move the steering wheel (since it is electronic) slightly as well as squeak. I believe there has been a recall notice for this problem but my dealer has yet to rectify this problem and many many others have this same issue. A simple google search brings up tons of owners with this issue. Please help me to bring this to Audi and to resolution. I don't feel safe driving this car as it is currently.”
NHTSA complaint #10627932, filed 2014-08, 9,000 miles“2014 Audi A6 steering control failed while in motion in a residential area. There was no power steering available to assist in parking the vehicle. The vehicle than informe the driver to stop driving and have the vehicle taken to the dealer. The vehicle was recently serviced in may. The vihicle is not driven hard and only had approximately 36,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11240596, filed 2019-07, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 10251660Mar 12, 2024This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
- 10250555Feb 19, 2024This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
- 10238233Jun 20, 2023This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
- 10235354Apr 19, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10235336Apr 18, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 12 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 25% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 13% |
| 2012 | 6 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1999 | 19 | 9% |
| 1998 | 13 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2014 Audi A6
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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 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