2016 Audi A6 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Audi A6, 4% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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.
“Got a warning light that adaptive cruise and braking were not available. According to the service dept. There was a seam in the body that was not welded properly in the manufacturing process. I have 6500 miles on my car. They said that water was leaking in on electrical modules. This problem happens while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10860975, filed 2016-04, 6,500 miles“Problem#1 fuel door clip suddenly stopped closing, therefore I couldn't fully close it. Problem #2 trunk latch stuck, therefore I have to get into the trunk using the rear seats, then releasing the latch from inside. All this happened within 1 year of financing the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11375203, filed 2020-11Related service bulletins
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036908Aug 21, 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036922Aug 20, 2026This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- 11035809Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
- 11025323Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
- 11025322Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides guidance for exterior glass cleaning.
- 11022710Aug 29, 2025This bulletin provides information for when there are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or there are particles or insects inside of the housing.
- 11022704Aug 28, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- 11021452Jul 10, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a gear while the vehicle is idling and stationary, or while driving.
- 11018975May 22, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a gear while the vehicle is idling and stationary, or while driving.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 33% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Audi A6
17 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSteering
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.
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