2013 Audi A6 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2013 Audi A6, making up 31% of all 52 complaints filed for the year. The area includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 60,935 miles, and two related engine recalls (18V229000 and 17V002000).
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 31% of 52
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,936 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report smoke coming from the engine compartment along with an engine overheating warning, sometimes tied to a coolant pump defect covered under recall 18V229000.
- Some describe a surging or hesitation feeling when accelerating from a stop, attributed to turbocharger spool behavior.
- Others report excessive oil consumption, needing to add oil well before the next scheduled service interval.
- Several owners report the engine shaking, running rough, and triggering check engine and EPC warning lights, in some cases shortly after water pump replacement.
- A few owners report oil leaking from the engine along with fuel system malfunctions and cylinder misfire codes.
- One owner reported being told replacement parts for the engine cooling recall were unavailable, delaying the repair beyond a reasonable time.
When 2013 Audi A6 engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 13, 2013, latest Sep 28, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Audi A6
- NHTSA 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
- NHTSA 17V002000Jan 3, 2017Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Engine complaints by A6 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2013 Audi A6?
- NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2013 A6, which is 31% of the 52 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Audi A6 engine?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall 18V229000 covering the coolant pump and recall 17V002000 covering a software update to deactivate power to the coolant pump, both affecting 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles.
- At what mileage do 2013 Audi A6 engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 60,935 miles.
- Have engine problems on the 2013 Audi A6 led to any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this engine complaint area shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury reported.