Owners have filed 29 complaints
about the 2015 Audi A6 with NHTSA between 2015 and 2026.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 17 of 29 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 19
Against the median year of the Audi A6. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 53
10.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 70
41% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
529.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
211.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
529.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
423.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
15.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 2015peak 3Jul 2026
Recalls on the 2015 Audi A6
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201868074 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary heater connector may not have been properly inserted into the auxiliary heater. This could lead to increased resistance in the auxiliary heater circuit, increasing the risk of fire, causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the auxiliary heater and connector if necessary.
Recall 201817447,704 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the electric coolant pump could experience a short circuit and/or overheat. A short circuit or overheating of the pump could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will unplug the electric coolant pump and update the coolant pump software to mitigate the risk of fire as an interim measure. When parts become available, dealers will replace the electric coolant pump, and install an updated coolant pump software.
Recall 201700247,704 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the coolant pump could become blocked by debris from the cooling system. This could lead to the pump overheating and could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software which deactivates the power supply to the coolant pump if the pump becomes blocked with debris. The driver will be notified of the blocked coolant pump through the illumination of the Electronic Power Control (EPC) lamp.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 129,000 milesSacramento, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact's sister owns a 2015 Audi A6. The contact stated that while his sister was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a Toyota 4Runner. The driver sustained injuries to the chest and neck and had back pain. Medical attention was not provided. The front bumper and frame, and hood were damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. There was no Police report filed. The drivers exchanged information. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
NHTSA complaint #11752697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesHoffman Estates, ILCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON THE HIGHWAY, MY A6 TURNED PERPENDICULAR AND WAS HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK. SPEAKING WITH THE AUDI REPRESENTATIVES THEY DID NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN. IS THERE A DEFECT THAT WOULD ALLOW THE CAR WITH A QUATTRO SYSTEM TO MAKE SUCH A DRAMATIC TURN TRAVELLING AT 60 MILES AN HOUR?
NHTSA complaint #11062628 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 129,000 milesSacramento, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact's sister owns a 2015 Audi A6. The contact stated that while his sister was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a Toyota 4Runner. The driver sustained injuries to the chest and neck and had back pain. Medical attention was not provided. The front bumper and frame, and hood were damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. There was no Police report filed. The drivers exchanged information. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
NHTSA complaint #11752697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lafayette, IN
WHEELS
I am writing to report a serious and life-threatening safety incident involving my Audi vehicle following recent service performed by an authorized Audi dealer. Vehicle information: Model: Audi (2015) VIN: [XXX] Servicing Dealer: Audi Lafayette IN Date of Service: 2026-01-14 A few days after the service appointment, my wife was driving the vehicle from Lafayette, Indiana to Chicago on the highway at normal speed when the vehicle suddenly became unstable and difficult to control. The car experienced violent shaking and loss of directional control, creating an immediate risk of a high-speed accident. Fortunately, she was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop on the highway shoulder. The vehicle was then towed back to the same dealership. Preliminary inspection strongly suggests a wheel / tire installation failure, which occurred less than a week after dealer service. This incident placed my wife’s life — and the lives of other motorists — in serious danger. We are extremely concerned that this failure may be the result of improper installation or torque procedures performed during the dealer service. At this time: We have not authorized any repairs or alterations to the vehicle We are preserving the vehicle condition for documentation and investigation We are requesting Audi of America’s immediate involvement Given the severity of this incident, we respectfully request: A formal Audi of America safety investigation Preservation and review of all dealer service records and technician documentation. This was not a minor inconvenience — this was a near-fatal highway safety failure, and we believe it requires urgent attention at the corporate level. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11711678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesLos Angeles, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving on neighborhood roads at approximately 25 MPH, the coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact proceeded to park on the side of the road and walk to her residence to pick up coolant to refill the coolant tank. The vehicle was then taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
NHTSA complaint #11620102 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Michael, MN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
P2067 engine check code which shows faulty fuel sensor. Audi has recalled other year Audi a6 sedan vehicles with the same issue and this seems to be a safety issue as it can show incorrect fuel gauge and in the event of car out of fuel, engine can stall and can cause accident.
NHTSA complaint #11562862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Allen, TX
ENGINE
Coolant sprayed on engine components due to leaking Coolant /Water pump. Coolant level is falling below minimum level - Problem confirmed by the dealer 1. Water pump 2. Coolant sprayed onto engine components - potential fire hazard 3. Confirmed by dealer 4. Unknown 5, Umknown
NHTSA complaint #11555740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesMorganton, NC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was antifreeze leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the leak was a recurring failure. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the "Turn Off Engine, Check Coolant Level" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and the coolant pump was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V229000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
NHTSA complaint #11500532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
ENGINE
The defect of water pump used by this model causes coolant leakage and a serious overheating problem that triggers the temperature warning light. It is a safety risk without repairing this.
NHTSA complaint #11477218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesBirmingham, AL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A6. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and called for roadside assistance. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the oil level was extremely low due to an oil leak. The contact was informed that the timing chain kit and camshaft cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
NHTSA complaint #11455029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kokomo, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car will randomly die without notice and then will not start. There's an EC fault but no other identifiers and the car won't start for quite some time. After sitting for a couple hours or more it will finally start. It happens at a minimum of 1-2 times per month.
NHTSA complaint #11447108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesBuford, GA
POWER TRAIN
THE BRAKES ARE GRABBY AND WITH A GENTLE DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CAR COMES TO A SUDDEN JERKY STOP. USUALLY HAPPENS FROM SLOWING DOWN FROM 10MPH TO 0MPH THE TRANSMISSION JERKS HARD WHEN SPEED DROPS FROM 15MPH THE ENGINE ERRONEOUSLY SHOWS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DURING NORMAL DRIVING. CYLINDERS SHOW OIL LEAKAGE REPEATEDLY. THIS HAS BECOME A REPEAT ISSUE AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALER / SERVICE CENTER TO REPORT THIS AS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11384223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesBuford, GA
ENGINE
THE BRAKES ARE GRABBY AND WITH A GENTLE DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CAR COMES TO A SUDDEN JERKY STOP. USUALLY HAPPENS FROM SLOWING DOWN FROM 10MPH TO 0MPH THE TRANSMISSION JERKS HARD WHEN SPEED DROPS FROM 15MPH THE ENGINE ERRONEOUSLY SHOWS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DURING NORMAL DRIVING. CYLINDERS SHOW OIL LEAKAGE REPEATEDLY. THIS HAS BECOME A REPEAT ISSUE AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALER / SERVICE CENTER TO REPORT THIS AS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11384223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10 milesBuford, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
THE BRAKES ARE GRABBY AND WITH A GENTLE DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CAR COMES TO A SUDDEN JERKY STOP. USUALLY HAPPENS FROM SLOWING DOWN FROM 10MPH TO 0MPH THE TRANSMISSION JERKS HARD WHEN SPEED DROPS FROM 15MPH THE ENGINE ERRONEOUSLY SHOWS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DURING NORMAL DRIVING. CYLINDERS SHOW OIL LEAKAGE REPEATEDLY. THIS HAS BECOME A REPEAT ISSUE AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALER / SERVICE CENTER TO REPORT THIS AS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11384223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesSEA Girt, NJ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE ENGINE MOUNTS ARE LEAKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. ONLY 65K MILES AND CAR IS 5 YEARS OLD - GARAGE KEPT.
NHTSA complaint #11341874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesCrestview, FL
STEERING
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THERE WAS A FLASH FLOOD ON A KNOWN FLOOD ROAD. AFTER PROCEEDING THROUGH WHAT WAS MAYBE 6"-12" OF WATER, VEHICLE'S AMBER STEERING DEFECTIVE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED WITH THE NOTIFICATION STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING, THE AMBER STEERING DEFECTIVE LIGHT TURNED RED WITH A NOTIFICATION STATING NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. UPON THIS HAPPENING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING, TPMS FAULT, STABILIZATION FAULT, AND ACC BRAKING GUARD FAULT APPEARED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NOT DRIVING TO WORK THAT MORNING AND WAS GOING LESS THAN 30MPH RATHER THAN 70MPH. AUDI SERVICE ADVISOR STATES THAT THERE ISN'T A WAY THAT THIS WAS CAUSED DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. I DISAGREE. I BELIEVE WATER ENTERED THE STEERING MODULE (EVEN THOUGH THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SEALED UNIT) AND CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO THE MODULE. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE SERVICE ADVISOR RELAYED HIS SUPPOSED FINDINGS TO THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER. I AM CURRENTLY LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11278672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,493 milesGloucester, MA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OWNER WAS NOTIFIED OF SAFETY RECALL 19N4 - DISCONNECT ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND HAD THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON 29 DEC 2018. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT AN ADDITIONAL SAFETY RECALL (19O2) WILL REPLACE THE COOLANT PUMP WITH A NEW ONE. ON 04 MARCH 2019, WE CALLED AUDI USA AND WERE TOLD THAT THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE COOLANT PUMP ALSO AIDS IN PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CABIN HEAT WHICH IS IMPORTANT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS FOR THE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE PUMP BEING DISCONNECTED, THE CABIN HAS BEEN VERY SLOW TO WARN, INCLUDING THE WINDOW DEFROSTERS. THIS PRESENTS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. IT ALSO PRESENTS A POSSIBLE DAMAGE ISSUE SINCE THE AFTER COOLANT PUMP IS USED TO ALLEVIATE HEAT FROM THE TURBOCHARGER. AUDI USA STATED ON 04 MARCH 2019 THAT THE NEW COOLANT PUMPS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE.
NHTSA complaint #11184510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,493 milesGloucester, MA
ENGINE
OWNER WAS NOTIFIED OF SAFETY RECALL 19N4 - DISCONNECT ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND HAD THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON 29 DEC 2018. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT AN ADDITIONAL SAFETY RECALL (19O2) WILL REPLACE THE COOLANT PUMP WITH A NEW ONE. ON 04 MARCH 2019, WE CALLED AUDI USA AND WERE TOLD THAT THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE COOLANT PUMP ALSO AIDS IN PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CABIN HEAT WHICH IS IMPORTANT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS FOR THE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE PUMP BEING DISCONNECTED, THE CABIN HAS BEEN VERY SLOW TO WARN, INCLUDING THE WINDOW DEFROSTERS. THIS PRESENTS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. IT ALSO PRESENTS A POSSIBLE DAMAGE ISSUE SINCE THE AFTER COOLANT PUMP IS USED TO ALLEVIATE HEAT FROM THE TURBOCHARGER. AUDI USA STATED ON 04 MARCH 2019 THAT THE NEW COOLANT PUMPS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE.
NHTSA complaint #11184510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
APO, AP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IM AN ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER STATIONED OVERSEAS IN SOUTH KOREA. I CURRENTLY OWN A 2015 AUDI A6. I WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED THAT MY VEHICLE HAD 2 RECALLS PLACED, SPECIFICALLY ON THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND ON THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS). I VISITED MY LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP IN KOREA AND THE AUDI STAFF SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIX OR REPAIR THE ISSUE SINCE IT IS A U.S. SPECIFIC RECALL. I CALLED THE U.S. AUDI SERVICE DESK AND THEY ALSO SAID THAT THEY CANNOT HELP WITH THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH NHTSA. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS MATTER BUT I DO WANT TO APPEAL THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL MILITARY MEMBERS IN THE SAME SITUATION. AS A SERVICE MEMBER, HUSBAND, AND A FATHER, I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I SINCERELY WANTED TO REACH OUT AND SEE IF THERE IS ANY POSSIBLE WAY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE OVERSEAS. YOUR THOUGHTS IN THIS MATTER WILL BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11171485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
APO, AP
ENGINE
IM AN ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER STATIONED OVERSEAS IN SOUTH KOREA. I CURRENTLY OWN A 2015 AUDI A6. I WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED THAT MY VEHICLE HAD 2 RECALLS PLACED, SPECIFICALLY ON THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND ON THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS). I VISITED MY LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP IN KOREA AND THE AUDI STAFF SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIX OR REPAIR THE ISSUE SINCE IT IS A U.S. SPECIFIC RECALL. I CALLED THE U.S. AUDI SERVICE DESK AND THEY ALSO SAID THAT THEY CANNOT HELP WITH THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH NHTSA. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS MATTER BUT I DO WANT TO APPEAL THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL MILITARY MEMBERS IN THE SAME SITUATION. AS A SERVICE MEMBER, HUSBAND, AND A FATHER, I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I SINCERELY WANTED TO REACH OUT AND SEE IF THERE IS ANY POSSIBLE WAY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE OVERSEAS. YOUR THOUGHTS IN THIS MATTER WILL BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11171485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
APO, AP
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
IM AN ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER STATIONED OVERSEAS IN SOUTH KOREA. I CURRENTLY OWN A 2015 AUDI A6. I WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED THAT MY VEHICLE HAD 2 RECALLS PLACED, SPECIFICALLY ON THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND ON THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS). I VISITED MY LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP IN KOREA AND THE AUDI STAFF SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIX OR REPAIR THE ISSUE SINCE IT IS A U.S. SPECIFIC RECALL. I CALLED THE U.S. AUDI SERVICE DESK AND THEY ALSO SAID THAT THEY CANNOT HELP WITH THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH NHTSA. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS MATTER BUT I DO WANT TO APPEAL THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL MILITARY MEMBERS IN THE SAME SITUATION. AS A SERVICE MEMBER, HUSBAND, AND A FATHER, I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY CAR. I SINCERELY WANTED TO REACH OUT AND SEE IF THERE IS ANY POSSIBLE WAY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE OVERSEAS. YOUR THOUGHTS IN THIS MATTER WILL BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.
NHTSA complaint #11171485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55 milesLOS Angeles, CA
AIR BAGS
I'M EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED AND DISAPPOINTED IN OUR CHECK AND BALANCES WITH AUDI AND THESE SAFETY RECALLS. I OWN A 2015 AUDI A6, BACK IN JUNE I FOUND THAT THERE ARE TWO SAFETY RECALLS WITH THE FRONT AIRBAGS THAT HAVE KILLED 20 AND INJURED OVER 100 PEOPLE. I'VE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH. THE AIRBAGS ARE MORE LIKELY TO EXPLODE IN HOT STATES AND I'M LOCATED IN SOCAL, PARTICULARLY THE VALLEY, WHICH IS THE HOTTEST PART OF LA, REACHING 100 DEGREES + THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. I'VE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH AUDI, BUT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT WILL BE AVAILABLE; THE HOPE IS OCTOBER, BUT I WAS TOLD AUGUST BEFORE. MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS OFTEN DISABLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER IN MY CAR, THE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AT THE WRONG TIMES!!!. YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW ON EDGE I FEEL ABOUT DRIVING AROUND, GOING TO WORK, HAVING MY CHILD, OR FAMILY IN THE CAR... ITS SCARY. NO DEALERSHIP WILL BUY THIS CAR BACK BECAUSE IT CANNOT SALE WITH AN OPEN RECALL, AND OR IT MAKES IT HARDER. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR WON'T PRIVATELY SALE EITHER BECAUSE THERE IS THIS OPEN SERIOUS RECALL THAT CURRENTLY CANNOT BE FIXED, AS I'VE TRIED. I REQUESTED THAT AUDI GIVE ME THE KELLY BLUE BOOK VALUE OF THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE, THEIR RESPONSE WAS NOT TO HAVE PEOPLE IN THE FRONT SEATS, WHICH DOESN'T MAKE SINCE BECAUSE I HAVE TO DRIVE. ADDITIONALLY, I'M PAYING ALOT OF MONEY, NOT TO USE MY FRONT SEAT? THAT'S 1/4 OF MY CAR. I'M NOT ASKING FOR MUCH, BUT I WANT TO GET OUT OF AN UNSAFE CAR THAT DOESN'T HAVE A DATE FOR REPAIR ANYTIME SOON. I'M MORTIFIED EVERY TIME I DRIVE, READING THE STORIES OF THE PEOPLE WHO'VE DIED BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS MALFUNCTIONED AND OR BLEW UP. CAR MANUFACTURES SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE WHEN THEY PUT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AT RISK. THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE STRICT TIME FRAMES TO REPAIR OR PAY DAMAGES OR AT LEAST OFFER RENTALS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RESOLVE THIS FAST?
NHTSA complaint #11120016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55 milesLOS Angeles, CA
ENGINE
I'M EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED AND DISAPPOINTED IN OUR CHECK AND BALANCES WITH AUDI AND THESE SAFETY RECALLS. I OWN A 2015 AUDI A6, BACK IN JUNE I FOUND THAT THERE ARE TWO SAFETY RECALLS WITH THE FRONT AIRBAGS THAT HAVE KILLED 20 AND INJURED OVER 100 PEOPLE. I'VE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH. THE AIRBAGS ARE MORE LIKELY TO EXPLODE IN HOT STATES AND I'M LOCATED IN SOCAL, PARTICULARLY THE VALLEY, WHICH IS THE HOTTEST PART OF LA, REACHING 100 DEGREES + THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. I'VE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH AUDI, BUT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT WILL BE AVAILABLE; THE HOPE IS OCTOBER, BUT I WAS TOLD AUGUST BEFORE. MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS OFTEN DISABLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER IN MY CAR, THE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AT THE WRONG TIMES!!!. YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW ON EDGE I FEEL ABOUT DRIVING AROUND, GOING TO WORK, HAVING MY CHILD, OR FAMILY IN THE CAR... ITS SCARY. NO DEALERSHIP WILL BUY THIS CAR BACK BECAUSE IT CANNOT SALE WITH AN OPEN RECALL, AND OR IT MAKES IT HARDER. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR WON'T PRIVATELY SALE EITHER BECAUSE THERE IS THIS OPEN SERIOUS RECALL THAT CURRENTLY CANNOT BE FIXED, AS I'VE TRIED. I REQUESTED THAT AUDI GIVE ME THE KELLY BLUE BOOK VALUE OF THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE, THEIR RESPONSE WAS NOT TO HAVE PEOPLE IN THE FRONT SEATS, WHICH DOESN'T MAKE SINCE BECAUSE I HAVE TO DRIVE. ADDITIONALLY, I'M PAYING ALOT OF MONEY, NOT TO USE MY FRONT SEAT? THAT'S 1/4 OF MY CAR. I'M NOT ASKING FOR MUCH, BUT I WANT TO GET OUT OF AN UNSAFE CAR THAT DOESN'T HAVE A DATE FOR REPAIR ANYTIME SOON. I'M MORTIFIED EVERY TIME I DRIVE, READING THE STORIES OF THE PEOPLE WHO'VE DIED BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS MALFUNCTIONED AND OR BLEW UP. CAR MANUFACTURES SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE WHEN THEY PUT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AT RISK. THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE STRICT TIME FRAMES TO REPAIR OR PAY DAMAGES OR AT LEAST OFFER RENTALS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RESOLVE THIS FAST?
NHTSA complaint #11120016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesAshland, MO
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN TSB: 401548. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KANSAS CITY AUDI (10330 MADISON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.
NHTSA complaint #11104079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Smyrna Beach, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (AUDI NORTH ORLANDO, 139 N. OREGON ST., SANFORD, FL 32771) AND WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11101645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Smyrna Beach, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (AUDI NORTH ORLANDO, 139 N. OREGON ST., SANFORD, FL 32771) AND WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11101645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesHoffman Estates, ILCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON THE HIGHWAY, MY A6 TURNED PERPENDICULAR AND WAS HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK. SPEAKING WITH THE AUDI REPRESENTATIVES THEY DID NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN. IS THERE A DEFECT THAT WOULD ALLOW THE CAR WITH A QUATTRO SYSTEM TO MAKE SUCH A DRAMATIC TURN TRAVELLING AT 60 MILES AN HOUR?
NHTSA complaint #11062628 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.