2014 Audi A6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (8) · Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Air Bags (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2018-06-04 · campaign 18V370000 · 139,249 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). 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.
Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2018-04-11 · campaign 18V229000 · 342,867 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. 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 pump.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2017-12-06 · campaign 17V781000 · 48,693 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2017-01-03 · campaign 17V002000 · 342,867 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. 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.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Service bulletins (1,384)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · TSB_2068999_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · TSB_2074436_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,384 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-22 · Engine“on xxx my 2014 audi a6 failed to accelerate on a parkway. an epc light appeared. i restarted. it reappeared and car was slow and shaky. i took right to nearest audi dealership. the next day, they sent this video, admitting a common problem, and suggesting full engine replacement. [xxx] i have contacted audi of america, audi of huntington and …”
2025-09-01 · Electrical System“national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) office of defects investigation re: safety defect & recall non-compliance – 2014 audi a6 (vin: [xxx] ) i, [xxx] , a private living woman domiciled at c/o [27870], native to turtle island of choctaw and moorish lineage, submit this complaint regarding an unrepaired federal safety recall on my 20…”
2025-08-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 152,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 audi a6. the contact stated that there was a fluid leak underneath the vehicle near the exhaust pipe, with a fuel-like odor. no warning lights were illuminated. a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle at the residence, and determined there was a leak in the fuel line. following the advice of the mechanic, the vehicle was …”
2025-06-20 · Service Brakes“i am writing to formally file a complaint regarding persistent mechanical failures and safety concerns with my 2014 audi a6, vin: [xxx] , which have resulted in significant repair expenses, inconvenience, and potential safety hazards. despite having the front brakes and sensors replaced in the previous year, i recently experienced brake warning lig…”
2025-03-04 · Power Train“i purchased a 2014 audi a6 2.0t quattro premium plus on november 15, 2024 with 99,141 miles. i got the 14 day dealership extended warranty, which covered powertrain systems. after 3 days of driving exactly 103 miles the oil light came on my dashboard telling me that the oil was low. i immediately brought it back to the dealership and their mechanic…”
2024-11-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 181,615 mi“the contact owns a 2014 audi a6. the contact stated while driving at approximately 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle stalled. the electronic power control system and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and that the fuel …”
2024-01-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 149,087 mi“the contact owns a 2014 audi a6. the contact stated that he became aware that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal oil consumption. an unknown dealer was notified of the failure, but an oil consumption test was not performed on the vehicle. additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-68 mph, the epc and the check engine warning lights were i…”
2023-05-26 · Engine“my car was manufactured with defective pistons. the pistons are resulting in reduced oil pressure in my engine, which can result in a sudden loss of power. i had my engine inspected, and the attached photographs depict that the original pistons that shipped with my car caused scoring to the cylinder walls which is causing metal pieces to collect in…”
2022-12-21 · Visibility/Wiper“the vehicle defrost system stopped working due to the aluminum heater core getting clogged. the audi maintenance does not have an interval for flushing the system on a regular basis. the vehicle only has 58,000 miles and the the failed/clogged heater core is preventing the defrost and defogging of the windshield making visibility dangerous in col…”
2022-10-24 · Steering“the electronic steering system on my audi a6 failed without warning, locking my steering wheel in place. a review of on line message boards for audi owners indicates this is a systemic problem, and has, for some owners, actually locked their steering while driving. this did not happen to me, but prior to locking, my car instantly transitioned from…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.