2011 Audi A6: common problems and reliability

The 2011 Audi A6 has 40 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and seats. Owners most often flag motorized mmi screen failure: recurrent: the screen mechanism can break, and the screen may not retract or extend properly.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

40
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Audi A6 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2011 a good year for the A6?

Across the 25 A6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 231 (1999). With 40 complaints, the 2011 A6 sits belowthe model's median of 59.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
24
seats
6
electrical system
4
steering
2
equipment
2

Recalls affecting the 2011 A6

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V427000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 16V382000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Loui…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 18V004000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, I…

What owners report on the 2012-2018 A6

Owners of the 2012-2018 A6 are generally positive, praising the 3.0T supercharged engine as one of Audi's most reliable and the ZF 8-speed transmission as stout and well-programmed. The car is described as comfortable, solid, and a great value for its deprecia

  • Motorized MMI screen failure: Recurrent: The screen mechanism can break, and the screen may not retract or extend properly.
  • Water pump leaks: Very frequent: A common failure on the 3.0T, often addressed as preventive maintenance.
  • PCV valve failure: Recurrent: Known to fail on the 3.0T, especially on earlier CGXB engines.
  • Motor mount failure: Recurrent: Engine mounts can leak and fail, causing vibration at idle.
  • Control arm/suspension wear: Recurrent: Control arms and suspension components are common wear items at higher mileage.

Owner insights for the 2012-2018 A6. Read the full 2012-2018 owner report.

Typical used price

Used A6 listings typically run $15,991–$61,219 across 2015 to 2026 model years.

Other A6 model years

Compare every A6 year side by side to see how 2011 ranks against the rest.

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