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2015 Audi A6: common problems and reliability
· 2012-2018One of the better A6 years.
22 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 A6?The 2015 Audi A6 has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags. 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 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Audi A6 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other A6 years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the A6?
Across the 30 A6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2023) to 231 (1999). With 22 complaints, the 2015 A6 sits below the model's median of 54.
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
Recalls affecting the 2015 A6
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 vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 18V862000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
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 the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
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 with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
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.
- 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.
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