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All cars · Audi A6 · 2019

2019 Audi A6. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index132100 = average car
Complaints38NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold28,368U.S. model year
Per 100K sold134complaints
Complaint rank#4 of 5among the 5 scored Audi A6 model years (2000–2019); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 300 and 6,500 miles. Median 1,000, from 16 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical68%
Engine34%
Transmission & drivetrain18%
Automatic emergency braking13%
Lane assist8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3821201

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 7

  • 26V125000 Mar 2026 Lane Departure / Software

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

    Risk. The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

  • 25V900000 Dec 2025 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

  • 23V601000 Aug 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

    Risk. Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

  • 22V861000 Nov 2022 Electrical System

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

    Risk. A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.

  • 22V155000 Mar 2022 Electrical System / Instrument Panel / Fuel Gauge / Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

    Risk. An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

  • 21V159000 Mar 2021 Air Bags

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

    Risk. An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

  • 20V153000 Mar 2020 Electrical System / Starter Assembly

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

    Risk. A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.

Manufacturer communications 1483

Audi filed 1483 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This bulletin contains instructions for oil leaking from the vehicle without a DTC
  • This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks
  • This bulletin contains repairs for a wiring issue with DTCs P010600 and P023600 with a…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Audi A6 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Audi A6 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAuto (AM-S7)AWD24 / 32 / 27Premium$2,850
3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAuto (AM-S7)AWD22 / 29 / 25Premium$3,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016–23–Airbags
2017–6–Airbags
2018–2–Engine
20191323828,368Electrical
2020–24–Electrical
2021–13–Electrical
2022–3–Backup camera

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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