2020 Audi A6 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Audi A6, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.
“I was traveling at ~65mph on the freeway when the sunroof spontaneously exploded. It was louder than a gunshot—I nearly lost control of the vehicle. The explosion occurred in the outward direction. There was no evidence of impact of preexisting damage. Internet research suggests this is not an uncommon occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #11698392, filed 2025-11“This issue has been happening since I got the car and is getting worse by the day. The car only has about 11,000 miles and I bought it when it had almost 10,000 miles. Something in the dashboard and behind the instrument panels (A/C Controls and User Screens) makes a lot of Vibration Noises/Sounds as the car is slowly accelerated or as we drive over some uneven road. It seems like there is something loose. And this is getting worse by the day. When you pay a top price for a luxury car like Audi you expect that the care is built solid and not with cheap parts... …”
NHTSA complaint #11425258, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2020 Audi A6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, water leaked into the vehicle and accumulated in the rear passenger’s side area of the vehicle. The contact initially believed that the failure might be related to inclement weather; however, the issue persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a video diagnostic inspection was performed. The dealer diagnosed that water had entered in through the longitudinal member and passenger’s side footwell, causing damages to the gateway control module which required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11709059, filed 2026-01, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 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.
- 11036926Aug 4, 2026This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
- 11035818Jul 10, 2026This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
- 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.
- 11034651Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides informaoitn when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, is loose, or there is a rear parking sensor fault message.
- 11033473May 5, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is noise from the backrest of the front seat.
- 11031048Mar 20, 2026This TSB provides information when there is moisture in footwell, damp smell in passenger compartment.
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 2020 Audi A6
18 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
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.
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