2016 Audi A6 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Audi A6, 10% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.
“Severe leak noticed by technician. During routine oil change. Skid pan full of transmission fluid. Not an issue in previous inspections. Audi dealership looking for cause. No performance issues noticed”
NHTSA complaint #11252138, filed 2019-08, 96,000 miles“Started vehicle in parking lot exited onto a multi-lane road where traffic speed is 50 MPH but cars often drive much faster. The vehicle was in drive but stayed in first gear and would not automatically shift to higher gears. This caused the car to not merge at proper speed while vehicles were fast approaching. After multiple attempts at releasing and applying the gas pedal, the vehicle still failed to shift gears. Fortunately, I was able to find an area to pull off the road and after 15-30 seconds, the car behaved correctly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11184924, filed 2019-03, 1 miles“I took the vehicle into a repair shop because the check engine light is on. I was advised that the water pump is leaking and it needs to be replaced along with the thermostat. The turbo charger assembly also needs to be replaced. Both of these items appear to be deficient and were listed under recent recalls on similar Audi vehicles and this VIN was not included in either recall. However, it appears to be a similar concern and should be resolved by the Manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #11583388, filed 2024-04“The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated the emergency lights were illuminated. The vehicle loss coolant and overheated. The stop immediately message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine coolant housing assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11435089, filed 2021-10, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034705Jun 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a leak on the oil hole between the planetary and the transfer box.
- 11033474May 28, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a ear while idling and the vehicle is stationary, or while driving.
- 11033475May 6, 2026The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the…
- 11031003Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides information when the hydraulic pump cannot be adapted - P17EF00 in gearbox control unit.
- 11031002Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are humming noises when cornering; DL-382.
- 11027358Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries.
- 11023736Sep 5, 2025This bulletin provides informaiton when there is an oil leak at the transmission connector.
- 11011252Nov 22, 2024This bulletin provides information for when there are noises after selecting a gear at idlijng speed when the vehicle is stationary; noises when driving in different gears.
- 11007305Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007224Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 15 | 13% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 15% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Audi A6
17 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 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 29, 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