2017 Audi A6 Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,100miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Audi A6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2017 Audi A6. The part named most often is air bags, with 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by steering (5) and engine (4). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,100 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 750 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the occupant classification and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 33 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags6 30%
- Steering5 25%
- Engine4 20%
- Electrical system2 10%
- Lane departure2 10%
- Other or unknown2 10%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.0%
Example complaints
Air bags: “I am writing with respect to recall report 18v370, possible failure of front passenger seat pods sensing system. Audi notified me of this defect in july 2018 and still has not produced a solution for the recall. Because of the unpredictability as to when or whether the pods sensing system might fail (including immediately before impact), I can't allow anyone to sit in the affected seat. I believe Audi is being delinquent in its obligation to remedy this issue. My dealer informed me that there would be no solution until at least 2019. …”
NHTSA complaint #11152138, filed 2018-11Steering: “While driving my family on a major Interstate, a myriad of warning ⚠️ lights appeared on my dash panel and my vehicle’s steering literally locked! I have had no previous warning lights or issues with this vehicle since it was purchased. This near fatal incident happened as a 18-wheeler was seeking to merge onto the Interstate and I couldn’t change lanes to allow the oncoming traffic to merge. This malfunction/failure caused me and my family to narrowly miss being fatally crushed by the merging 18-wheeler. …”
NHTSA complaint #11505600, filed 2023-02Engine: “Purchased a new 2017 Audi A6. Car only has 1,200 miles. Driving car on freeway with my son and engine completely stopped no power. Thank god we are ok. Had no warning at all. Car just lost power. I have read about other models recalled for Audi due to fuel pump. Dealer is stating the issue on our car is also fuel pump. Worried this will happen again and/or someone else could be seriously injured when you are driving and car stops running for no reason. Trying to work with Audi to allow us to give them vehicle back as we have only had car a couple month. …”
NHTSA complaint #10994503, filed 2017-06, 1,200 milesElectrical system: “I was at a stop light and automatic engine shut-off turned the vehicle off. However, when the light turned green car would not start. I had to put it in park and then turn the vehicle on/off to restart the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11434398, filed 2021-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,200 and 20,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Audi A6. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.0% risk |
| A6 · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.0% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating; 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2017 Audi A6 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,950 |
| A6 quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| A6 quattro AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V035000Jan 16, 2019Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel railCovers: Audi A6 2016–2018, A8 2015–2018, Q7 2016–2018 +1 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- 18V370000Jun 4, 2018Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classificationCovers: Audi A6 2012–2018, A7 2012–2018, S6 2013–2018 +2 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front…
- 16V955000Dec 29, 2016Seat belts › PretensionerCovers: Audi A6 2017, Volkswagen E-Golf 2016, Audi Q7 2017 +5 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not…
Recall details for the 2017 Audi A6 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 750 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This 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, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026Body and structure. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11038026Sep 8, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
Other model years of the Audi A6
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 21,002 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 6 | 7,017 | 2 | 5 | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 18 | 59,000 | 11 | 5 | 26 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 26 | 22,000 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 55 · Typical | Stable |
| 2019 | 114 | 1,000 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 91 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 11 | 11,800 | 2 | 5 | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 20 | 14,100 | 3 | 5 | 28 | — | Stable |
| 2016 | 51 | 25,602 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 53 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 22 | 71,000 | 4 | 5 | 28 | — | Stable |
| 2014 | 41 | 49,400 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 31 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2013 | 52 | 60,936 | 6 | — | 28 | 39 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 60 | 69,000 | 8 | — | 28 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 21 | 57,000 | 3 | — | 24 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 17 | 64,000 | 3 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 2009 | 21 | 82,500 | 4 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2008 | 71 | 44,000 | 4 | — | 21 | 43 · Typical | Stable |
| 2007 | 53 | 88,500 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 67 | 80,000 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 91 | 86,358 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 35 | 73,000 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2003 | 66 | 79,975 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 88 | 71,145 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 113 | 78,000 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 148 | 77,040 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 217 | 80,000 | 9 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 130 | 78,500 | 10 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 20 | 95,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 51 | 103,758 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 16 | 118,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
All Audi A6 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Audi A6 have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2017 Audi A6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Audi A6 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by steering with 5.
Has the 2017 Audi A6 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2017 Audi A6 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Audi A6 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi A6 get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Audi A6 (A6, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Audi A6 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,100 miles and the middle half falls between 8,200 and 20,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.