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#BS-2019-AUDA6-60D0

2019 Audi A6Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 196 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
196
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Recalls
7
TSBs
1,483
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 196 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

alternator failure

6 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

electrical system shutdown all systems went black

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
3

bad water pump

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

faulty water pump thermostat and vacuum lines for system

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

software issues

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

83 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

29
0–30K
1
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (29 reports) • Median: 1K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (83 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical83 (42%)
Engine32 (16%)
Drivetrain15 (8%)
Steering12 (6%)
Other11 (6%)
Collision Avoidance6 (3%)
Brakes6 (3%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking5 (3%)

2019 Audi A6: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 42% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi A6, with 83 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 770 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi A6, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi A6, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi A6, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

11
19
9
20
10
21
38
22
82
23
26
24
6
25
14
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Audi A6. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

20V153000May 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

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.

21V159000Mar 2021

AIR BAGS

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.

22V155000Feb 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

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.

22V861000Jan 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

23V601000Sep 2023

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

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.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2019 Audi A6 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Audi A6 is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Audi A6 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

196

Class avg

108

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 196 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2019 Audi A6: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Audi A6?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Audi A6 is related to the electrical, with 83 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Audi A6 reliable?
The 2019 Audi A6 has 196 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2019 Audi A6?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Audi A6 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Audi A6 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Audi A6 has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Audi A6 problems start?
Based on 30 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 770 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Audi A6 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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