2019 Audi A6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 17, 2026 · 114 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A6 years
Far more complaints than other years 4th of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi A6. That ranks 4th out of 32 A6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (84 complaints, 74%), typically at around 13,514 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.

Audi A6
Audi_A6_C9_IAA_2025 at IAA 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Audi A6 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System84 · ~13,514 mi
Engine32 · ~150 mi
Power Train15 · ~1,264 mi
Steering12 · ~500 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance11 · ~8,238 mi
Unknown or Other11 · ~3,450 mi
Service Brakes6 · ~400 mi
Lane Departure5 · ~6,500 mi
Exterior Lighting3
Structure3 · ~3,475 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System problems8474%13,514“electrical malfunction” (42%)—
Engine3228%150——
Power Train1513%1,264——
Steering1211%500——
Forward Collision Avoidance1110%8,238——
Unknown or Other1110%3,450——
Service Brakes65%400——
Lane Departure54%6,500——
Exterior Lighting33%———
Structure33%3,475——
Back Over Prevention22%20,000——
Fuel/propulsion System22%150——
Tires22%500——
Air Bags11%750——
Vehicle Speed Control11%———
Visibility/wiper11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 51 complaints
2019: 6201962020: 5202052021: 6202162022: 212022212023: 512023512024: 132024132025: 3202532026: 920269

n = 114 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Audi A6 recalls (7)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Lane departure:softwareMar 4, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V125000 · 1,620 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

Risk: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraDec 19, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles

Problem: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Service brakes, hydraulic:fluidAug 25, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V601000 · 7,499 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

Electrical systemNov 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V861000 · 50,883 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.

Electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unitMar 14, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V155000 · 47,238 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

Air bagsMar 10, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V159000 · 3,421 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Electrical system:starter assemblyMar 19, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V153000 · 5,471 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The factory-installed mechanical water pump module suffered a severe internal seal and housing failure. This allowed pressurized engine coolant to migrate directly into the engine's vacuum control system and vacuum lines, damaging crucial emissions and vacuum tubing. This defect poses a severe…

Engine · received Aug 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757339

My 2019 Audi A6 was diagnosed with catastrophic internal engine failure on May 9, 2026 at Audi of Newton, Newton, NJ, at 93,645 miles. The vehicle required a full engine rebuild performed by REV Auto NJ at a cost of $12,000. The failure involved metal debris found in the engine oil, consistent with…

Engine · received Jul 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11749217

I recently brought my 2019 A6 to Nyack Audi for an unrelated repair, after performing their complimentary inspection the service advisor told me my water pump was leaking coolant into the vacuum hose system; and the pump, PCV valve, sensors, solenoids and vacuum hose system need to be replaced…

Engine · received Jun 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11744302

The central locking / electronic door lock system on my 2019 Audi A6 intermittently malfunctions, sometimes with a long beep sound and an error message appearing on the screen in front of my steering wheel. The affected system is available for inspection upon request. The issue does not happen all…

Electrical System · received May 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11736719

Every single EA839 Audi Engine has piston skirt and cylinder scoring.

Engine · received May 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11735503

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A6?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 84 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Audi A6?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Audi A6 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A6 model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.