MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Audi A6 Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 291 total NHTSA owner complaints and 52 federal recall campaigns for the Audi A6.
Best A6 Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All A6 Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 A6 | 8.5 / 10 | 00 | 2 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 A6 | 9 / 10 | 00 | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 A6 | 8.8 / 10 | 2(1.7/10k) | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 A6 | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 5 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 A6 | 6.5 / 10 | 15(12.5/10k) | 11 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 A6 | 5.4 / 10 | 24(20/10k) | 9 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 A6 | 3.6 / 10 | 114(95/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 A6 | 5.9 / 10 | 2(1.7/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 A6 | 6.6 / 10 | 20(16.7/10k) | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 A6 | 4 / 10 | 51(42.5/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 A6 | 5 / 10 | 22(18.3/10k) | 4 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 A6 | 4.8 / 10 | 41(34.2/10k) | 4 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2014 |