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SteeringPart report

2020 Audi A6 Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Audi A6, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year.

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 reports Electric Malfunction and then suddenly start getting all warnings like all controls (like steering etc) disabled and vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. Had to get it towed and taken to dealership. They do not have a fix for this problem and no estimates on how long it will take to fix the issue and get the car back.”

NHTSA complaint #11495624, filed 2022-12

“Gateway unit that is located under the rear seat has an inadequate insulation and is susceptible to liquid exposure and electrical failure. A liquid penetrated the rear seat and short-circuit the gateway while vehicle was moving resulting in a near-accident by shutting down power steering, brakes, and many of the car's systems. Failure messages began appearing and vehicle was unresponsive to driver actions. Emergency blinkers were not working at the tail lights which is a critical safety hazard for a disabled vehicle on the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11475177, filed 2022-07

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026114%
202116%
202028%
20191211%
2017525%
201624%
201529%
2014820%
2013713%
2012610%
201115%
200736%
200646%
200589%
200413%
200323%
200211%
200111%
2000117%
1999199%
19981310%
199612%
1995213%

Other parts of the 2020 Audi A6

Electrical system
18 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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