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US recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Electrical system: wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2019-01-17 · campaign 2019-024
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails.
Safety Risk:
Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the left and right fuel rails replaced.
Airbag
2018-07-06 · campaign 2018-365
On certain vehicles, a problem with the passenger occupant detection system can cause illumination of the airbag warning light and the airbag system may not properly classify the front passenger. In the event of a crash, the airbag system may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury to a front passenger. Correction: Dealers will install a passenger occupant detection system repair kit.
Owner complaints (51)
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A6 (2 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 33 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 35).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 17 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Audi A6.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2016 Audi A6 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Audi A6 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A6 2.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,950 |
| A6 quattro 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 32 | 25 | $3,300 |
| A6 quattro 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| A6 quattro 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 38 | 30 | $3,200 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.