Diagsheet

Fifth generation

2019 Audi A6

  • 114owner complaints
  • 7recalls
  • 2involved a crash
  • 10,000median miles at failure

Newest report Aug 17, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

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2019 Audi A6
Photo: OWS Photography, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 34 complaints.

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middle half of reports, median tick. Darker bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2019 Audi A6114
        Median 2019 model here (93 vehicles)234
        Median 2019 sedan here (22)202

        114 complaints is 2.1 times fewer than the median 2019 model on this site and 1.8 times fewer than the median 2019 sedan. Among the 1 A6 model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Complaints filed by year

        619
        520
        621
        2122
        5123
        1324
        325
        926

        51 complaints came in 2023, 2.4 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        Recalls that include the 2019 Audi A6

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        26V-125Mar 4, 2026
        Lane Departure:Software

        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
        25V-900Dec 19, 2025
        Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
        23V-601Aug 25, 2023
        Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.
        22V-861Nov 21, 2022
        Electrical System

        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
        22V-155Mar 14, 2022
        Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge:Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit

        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
        21V-159Mar 10, 2021
        Air Bags

        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
        Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
        20V-153Mar 19, 2020
        Electrical System:Starter Assembly

        Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
        Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.

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