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2025 Audi A6: common problems and reliability
· C8Too new to grade yet.
9 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 A6?The 2025 Audi A6 has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag fake exhaust outlets: description: owners strongly dislike the fake chrome exhaust tips, calling it a “hack job” and a “horrible styling trend.”.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Audi A6 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the A6?
Across the 30 A6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2023) to 231 (1999). With 9 complaints, the 2025 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 2025 A6
seat belts:rear/other:retractor
Campaign 25V899000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 25V900000Volkswagen 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."
What owners report on the C8 A6
Owners praise the C8 A6 for its sharp exterior design, especially the Avant wagon, and its luxurious, tech-forward interior.
- Very frequentFake exhaust outlets
Description: Owners strongly dislike the fake chrome exhaust tips, calling it a “hack job” and a “horrible styling trend.”.
- Very frequentHatch water retention
Description: Water pours out from the top edge of the hatch when opened after rain or a car wash. Some dealers attribute it to a failed spoiler seal (not covered by warranty), while others claim it is normal by design.
- RecurrentDual touchscreen controls
Description: Owners dislike the lack of physical buttons for HVAC, volume, and tuning, citing fingerprints and distraction.
- IsolatedABS module failure
- IsolatedInterior rattles
Description: One owner described the car as “riddled with rattles.”.
Owner insights for the C8 A6. Read the full C8 owner report.
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