Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi A6, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Structure2
- Air bags1
- Lane departure1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 Audi A6 failed the safety check 0.12% of the time — 64% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 274 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2025 Audi A6 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (185 kW, 248 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (195 kW, 261 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 185 kW 248 hp | 73 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 195 kW 261 hp | 52 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,704 first registered in 2025 are on Dutch roads; 7% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €72,280.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
4,054 cars built in 2025 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 84 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
340 of these cars first registered in 2025 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 21,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
18 2025 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.9–9.6 L/100 km (about 25–26 mpg US), CO₂ 211–226 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6 45 TFSI quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| A6 55 TFSI quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.9 | 8.0 | 9.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 Audi A6.
| 2025713 19 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
| 2025712 19 Dec 2025 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not work pr… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen 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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2025 Audi A6: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011309 | This bulletin provides information when the remote start activates the vehicle anti-theft alarm. |
| 11011307 | This bulletin provides information when high beam assist, or traffic sign detection limited, DTC C12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011278 | This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards. |
| 11011277 | This bulletin provides information when the parking brake does not work sporadically; DTC B107BF0 or B10FCF0 stored in the driver assist systems. |
| 11011275 | This TSB provides information when the time/date are difficult to set, or cannot be set. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011273 | This bulletin provides information when DTC B187A00 is stored: Park steer assist cancelation (symptom number 98341). |
| 11011272 | This bulletin provides information when the overhead view camera (TopView) calibration fails. |
| 11011268 | This bulletin pertains to complaints/general information regarding SOS Emergency Assist. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011256 | This bulletin provides information when the DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit. |
| 11011248 | This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Database when DTCs P0A1A00 + P19F800 are logged in vehicles equipped with Valeo 48V Starter Generator (BSG). |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009998 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009979 | This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a recrdin the PSS database in instances wehre the main menu tiles are missing from the MMI screen in vehicles with MIB3. |
| 11009969 | This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where there are main menu tiles missing with MIB3. |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009966 | This TSB provides informatin when the Smartphone Interface disconnects/deactivates unexpetedly with Apple CarPlay. |
| 11009965 | This bulletin provides information when the calendar function is not available. |
| 11009954 | This bulletin provides infomration related to Driver assist systems: parking aid, maneuver assist, rear cross-traffic assist not working (DTC U111000, U112300). |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)