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201320154th generation (C7)
One of the most reliable · most complaints: airbags
11 owner complaints, first 3 years 21–29 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2014 Lexus ES 242014 BMW 5 Series 382014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 64
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
What breaks most on the 2014 Audi A6
- Turbocharger12 complaintsmostly at 65,000–78,000 miles (105,000–126,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Audi A6 (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Only 8 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 18V370000 (airbags), 18V229000 (engine) and 17V781000 (fuel system, gasoline) done? It has 4 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Audi sent dealers 1384 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “The vehicle lights malfunction message may be displayed on the dashboard cluster”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Audi's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 11 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 40K miles (8K to 64K km) on the car (8 of all 11 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Problems Audi told dealers about
Audi sent dealers 1384 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The vehicle lights malfunction message may be displayed on the dashboard cluster
- During production process, vehicles experience stress on headlights, from bumper and torsion…
- The engine would have a rough idle, different misfire faults or reduced performance without loss
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 4
- Airbags · recall issued 2018
Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
- Engine · recall issued 2018
These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the …
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2017
The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Show all 4 recalls
- Engine · recall issued 2017
These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Audi A6 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,850–$3,800 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Audi A6 year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2014 Audi A6 reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew a bit under half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 42; 100 is average, lower is better). The Audi A6 year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2015.
What are the most common 2014 Audi A6 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (18%), brakes (9%) and tires (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A6 have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Audi A6 get?
21 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Audi A6 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2014 Audi A6 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Audi A6 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,850 to $3,800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Audi A6 have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Audi A6 year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2015 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works