Audi A6
The 2026 Audi A6 presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.11 | 10.23 | — |
| 2025 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 | 25 mpg combined |
| 2024 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2023 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2022 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 10.23 | — |
| 2021 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2020 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.69 | 22-29 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2018 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 9.41 | 6.92 | 8.4 | — |
| 2017 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 9.8 | 6.92 | 8.4 | 22-28 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 9.8 | 6.92 | 8.4 | — |
| 2015 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | — |
| 2014 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | — |
| 2013 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | — |
| 2012 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | — |
| 2011 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2024 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2019 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | In-Line |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | CYNB | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 252 hp | 273 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2016 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 6 | 3.2 | Premium | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Trim | Base price | Note | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $58,100, MSRP range: $58,100 - $73,350, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2025 model year ranges from the Premium trim to the Prestige trim., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | — | USD | $58,100 | $58,100 - $73,350 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2025 model year ranges from the Premium trim to the Prestige trim. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: quattro Premium Plus | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | quattro Premium Plus | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: quattro Prestige | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | quattro Prestige | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $54,900, Trim: quattro Premium/Sport quattro Premium, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | quattro Premium/Sport quattro Premium | $54,900 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $58,600, MSRP range: $54,900 - $69,700, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2020 Audi A6 ranged from $54,900 for the Premium 45 TFSI quattro to $69,700 for the 55 TFSI quattro Prestige., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Base price: $58,600, Trim: quattro Prestige | USD | $58,600 | $54,900 - $69,700 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2020 Audi A6 ranged from $54,900 for the Premium 45 TFSI quattro to $69,700 for the 55 TFSI quattro Prestige. | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | quattro Prestige | $58,600 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $62,700, Series: A6 Sedan quattro Premium Plus | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $62,700 | — | A6 Sedan quattro Premium Plus |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $58,700, Series: A6 2.0T Premium plus, Note: Entertainment System: AM/FM Stereo, Satelite Radio, CD Player, MP3 Player, Auxiliary Audio Input, Hard Disk Drive Media Storage, Navigation System, Bluetooth | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $58,700 | Entertainment System: AM/FM Stereo, Satelite Radio, CD Player, MP3 Player, Auxiliary Audio Input, Hard Disk Drive Media Storage, Navigation System, Bluetooth | A6 2.0T Premium plus |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $47,600, MSRP range: $47,600 - $53,800, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for 2.0T Premium and Premium Plus trims (FWD and AWD), Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/2/2026 | Base price: $51,600, Series: A6 2.0T Premium plus | USD | $47,600 | $47,600 - $53,800 | 0.9 | MSRP for 2.0T Premium and Premium Plus trims (FWD and AWD) | llm_estimate | 6/2/2026 | — | $51,600 | — | A6 2.0T Premium plus |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | Turbo | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 388 | 13.7 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 388 | 13.7 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.1, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.1 | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 388 | 13.7 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.1, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.1 | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 388 | 13.7 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.1, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.1 | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, Brakes: Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114.6, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114.6 | 18 | 18 | CD + Stereo | Yes | Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 530 | 14.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114.6, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114.6 | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 | 399 | 14.1 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | rearAeb | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2021 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Audi A6 4 DR AWD |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2020 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Audi A6 4 DR AWD |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2019 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2019 Audi A6 4 DR AWD |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2018 Audi A6 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2018 Audi A6 4 DR FWD |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2017 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2017 Audi A6 4 DR AWD |
| 2016 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2016 Audi A6 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2016 Audi A6 4 DR FWD |
| 2015 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2015 Audi A6 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2015 Audi A6 4 DR FWD |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2014 Audi A6 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2014 Audi A6 4 DR FWD |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Audi A6 4 DR AWD |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 Audi A6 4 DR AWD |
| 2011 | Rated vehicle: 2011 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2011 Audi A6 4 DR AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Audi A6 presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial.
2025
The 2025 Audi A6 presents a mixed bag for used car shoppers.
2024
The 2024 Audi A6 presents a mixed reliability picture for used buyers, with a 'Below Average' public verdict.
2023
The 2023 Audi A6 presents as an average performer in reliability, with a significant recall concerning the rearview camera system.
2022
The 2022 Audi A6 offers refined luxury and performance, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict warrants caution for used car shoppers.
2021
The 2021 Audi A6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2020
The 2020 Audi A6 presents a compelling luxury sedan package, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict demands buyer caution.
2019
The 2019 Audi A6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2018
The 2018 Audi A6 offers premium comfort and technology, but its 'Average' reliability rating and significant TSB count warrant careful consideration.
2017
The 2017 Audi A6 offers a premium experience with strong safety scores, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict demands careful consideration.
2016
The 2016 Audi A6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 Audi A6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Audi A6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2013
The 2013 Audi A6 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to critical safety recalls concerning airbags and fuel systems.
2012
The 2012 Audi A6 presents a below-average reliability profile for a used luxury sedan.
2011
The 2011 Audi A6 presents a below-average reliability outlook.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Audi A6?
Carfocal currently has 16 published A6 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Audi A6 presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Audi A6 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Audi A6. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 audi a6 presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial. and the 2026 audi a6 can represent reasonable value if purchased at a price reflecting its average reliability and the potential for tsb-related repairs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Audi A6?
Across Carfocal's published A6 guides, recurring problem areas include Electrical System, Suspension Components, and Airbag System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Electrical System, Suspension Components, and Airbag System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints