2025 Audi A6: common problems and reliability

The 2025 Audi A6 has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag widespread software glitches causing digital screens to freeze or fail to boot: frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2025 model year

7
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Audi A6 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2025 a good year for the A6?

Across the 25 A6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 231 (1999). With 7 complaints, the 2025 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

forward collision avoidance
4
electrical system
3
structure
2
visibility/wiper
1
lane departure
1

Recalls affecting the 2025 A6

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Campaign 25V900000

Volkswagen 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 inte

What owners report on the C9 A6

Owner sentiment is sharply divided. Many praise the C9 A6’s driving dynamics, calling it smooth, powerful, and a major upgrade over the previous generation, with some declaring it a new class leader over the BMW 5 Series. However, a very vocal and numerous gro

  • Widespread software glitches causing digital screens to freeze or fail to boot: Frequency: very frequent
  • Driver profile system incorrectly detects secondary key and locks out primary profile: Frequency: recurrent
  • Rear climate control glitches, including “Auto” AC getting stuck at maximum fan speed: Frequency: recurrent
  • Engine creep fails to disengage smoothly when braking to a stop: Frequency: recurrent
  • Complete failure of all driver assistance systems (lane departure, blind spot, etc.) with multiple warning messages: Frequency: very frequent

Owner insights for the C9 A6. Read the full C9 owner report.

Typical used price

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

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