The 2016 Audi A6 has 51 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Audi A6 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 25 A6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 231 (1999). With 51 complaints, the 2016 A6 sits about the same asthe 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.
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Campaign 19V035000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
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 …
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…
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
Owner insights for the 2012-2018 A6. Read the full 2012-2018 owner report.
Used A6 listings typically run $15,991–$61,219 across 2015 to 2026 model years.
Compare every A6 year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.