2025 Audi A6 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the A6 at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2025 Audi A6 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (2 complaints). 2 recalls cover this model year.

6complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Audi A6 problems

  • Body & structure
    233%
  • Electrical system
    233%
  • Driver assistance
    233%
  • Air bags
    117%
  • Locks & latches~7,000 miles
    117%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi A6 complaints by model year

’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’25’2616512013021714811388663591675371211721605241225120111142618267
Owner complaints per model year, Audi A6. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best A6 years: 2022, 2018, 2011. Years to avoid: 2019, 2012, 2016, 1999, 1998. Compare all years →

2025 Audi A6 recalls (2)

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 25V-899 · Dec 19, 2025 · 27,768 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-900 · Dec 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles

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.

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.

2025 Audi A6 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid7-speed dual-clutchAWD24 / 31 / 26
3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybrid7-speed dual-clutchAWD22 / 30 / 25

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Audi A6 a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 A6 rates few complaints: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the A6 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Audi A6?

The body & structure — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the electrical system (2) and driver assistance (2).

How many recalls does the 2025 Audi A6 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Audi A6, the most recent from December 19, 2025 (retractor). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Audi A6?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2018 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2012, 2016, 1999 and 1998. See the full Audi A6 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2025 Audi A6 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 7,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.