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All cars · Audi A6 · 2023

2023 Audi A6. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints3NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical33%
Backup camera33%
Automatic emergency braking33%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
300000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 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.

Manufacturer communications 1005

Audi filed 1005 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This bulletin provides instructions for when the head up display does not work and/or the 12v…
  • This bulletin provides instructions for when there is a grinding/squeaking/tweeting noise
  • This bulletin provides information for when the vehicle does not start due to a drained battery

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybridAuto (AM-S7)AWD24 / 31 / 27Premium$2,850
3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAuto (AM-S7)AWD21 / 30 / 24Premium$3,200

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
2020–24–Electrical
2021–13–Electrical
2022–3–Backup camera
2023–3–Electrical
2024–3–Transmission & drivetrain
2025–7–Automatic emergency braking

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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