The 2012 Audi A6 has 59 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs — very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Audi A6 vehicles (US, public record).
engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Campaign 18V229000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicl…
air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 18V370000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of t…
engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Campaign 17V002000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped wi…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 17V781000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain. For the C7 (approx. 2012-2018) and C8 (approx. 2019-2023) generations, owner feedback is generally positive, praising the cars for their refined driving experience, comfortable and quiet ride, spacious
Owner insights cover all generations of the A6.
Used A6 listings typically run $15,991–$61,219 across 2015 to 2026 model years.