2023 Audi A6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 11, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A6 years
Not enough data 31st of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi A6. That ranks 31st out of 32 A6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall 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 2023 Audi A6 problems

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

Electrical System1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 1 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Audi A6 recalls (1)

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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.

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 gateway computer was fried due to water consumption. I was driving and lost all power in the car and hade to pull over with no power to help me. Also this was already recalled in 2019-2022 audi fix was to put a plastic bag around the gate way computer but this did not pretect the gateway…

Electrical System · received Aug 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756202

Was driving on the highway, all of a sudden showed a sign of transmission malfunction and started decelerating which I could safely navigate the vehicle to the side of the road, got the vehicle towed to repair shop which they reported a transmission code P17F900- parking lock mechanical malfunction…

Unknown or Other · received Dec 25, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11707005

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi A6?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Audi A6?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.