2016 Audi A6 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Audi A6, 6% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 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.
“Vehicle has shut off while driving. Vehicle has shut off while at a stop light; would not immediately restart. Fiddled with the gears, put in park. Got vehicle to start after about 30-60 seconds. 30-60 seconds is a significant amount of time at a stop light that has just turned green. This has happened 3 times. Enter vehicle; start; put in reverse or drive to exit my driveway; car has shut off while attempting to exit driveway, 4 times; warning/prompting me to put it in park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180999, filed 2019-02, 33,000 miles“There is a recall out for “2016 Audi A6 vehicles” the recalls are “fuel system rail” as well as “coolant pump”. Both recalls are vin specific and what I find to be devastating is that both recall risk pertains to possible fire! I have the exact issues with my vehicle I even have the epc light coming on and the code is “fuel rail system” I also have an ongoing issue with my coolant system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11727798, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038026Sep 8, 2026This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036934Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- 11035854Jul 27, 2026This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
- 11034642Jun 4, 2026This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident…
- 11033457May 26, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11032131Apr 30, 2026This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2020 | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 | 11 | 10% |
| 2018 | 2 | 18% |
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 8 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Audi A6
17 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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