2026 Audi A6 Problems
Compared with other Audi A6 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (5 complaints, median 21,002 mi).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 21,002miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 20 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Audi A6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2026 Audi A6. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (3) and fuel system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,002 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 274 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 138 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Electrical system5 71%
- Fuel system2 29%
- Lane departure2 29%
- Air bags1 14%
- Brakes1 14%
- Engine1 14%
- Steering1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2026 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving in stop-and-go traffic, a second vehicle reversed and struck the front end of the contact's vehicle. During the crash, the driver's side front air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained a neck injury that required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene. …”
NHTSA complaint #11771588, filed 2026-10, 21,002 milesForward collision avoidance: “I own a new 2026 Audi A6 Prestige that I just purchased and have 320 miles on so far. The vehicle is experiencing a driver assistance system malfunction. The instrument cluster repeatedly displays “Driver assistance: limited,” along with warnings that Lane Assist and High Beam Assist are unavailable. The warning messages and audible chimes occur repeatedly while driving, approximately every few seconds or minutes. The alerts and beeping repeatedly interrupt driving and create a distraction that takes the driver’s attention away from the road. This is a big safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724024, filed 2026-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,002 and 21,002 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 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 Sedan AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Audi A6 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 274 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038103Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding software update KD2* 03.11.00/C (28.14.01).
- 11038096Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides an overview of the combined software updates for cluster 3; PPE/PPC.
- 11038088Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear lid only opens/clolses slightly and then stops.
- 11038048Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This bulleti provides information when the message "Parking systems: fault" appears, DTC B200044.
- 11038092Sep 29, 2026Electrical system. This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS data base in instances when the vehicle cannot be unlocked, and the ehicle cannot be switched on; 12V battery…
- 11038045Sep 29, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the driver assist systems cause intervention by active front assist.
- 11038054Sep 28, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the digital key cannot be deleted.
- 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.
- 11038071Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTC P050600 with Symptom 4008 stored in ECM V6 TFSI.
- 11038062Sep 25, 2026Electrical system. This bulleti provides information when the message "Drive system: fault. Please contact workshop" is displayed on the instrument cluster; DTC B114E13 or B114F13 in DA 8119.
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 2026 Audi A6 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2026 Audi A6 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Audi A6 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 3.
Has the 2026 Audi A6 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Audi A6 get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Audi A6 (A6 Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Audi A6 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,002 miles and the middle half falls between 21,002 and 21,002 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. 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.