2015 Audi A6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#7 most-complained of 16 A6 years
The 2015 Audi A6 has 22 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 60, and 4 recalls, ranking 7th worst out of 16 model years. Its verdict is "Caution" — worse than the 2010, 2011, and 2017-2018 A6, but better than 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2019.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22 city / 31 hwy
Top 2015 Audi A6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine10 (45%)
- Airbags4 (18%)
- Electrical System3 (14%)
- Brakes2 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Other2 (9%)
- Steering2 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (5%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in a low-speed rear-end crash, leaving the driver with chest, neck, and back injuries.
- The automatic emergency braking system (Audi brake guard) reportedly triggered on its own with no vehicle ahead, causing a sudden stop on an open road.
- Steering exhibited unexplained side-to-side weaving at highway speed with no driver input, more noticeable when the wheel was centered.
- Owners reported delays getting recall parts, including the engine coolant pump recall (18V229000) and the Takata airbag recall, with dealers unable to source components.
- A wheel bearing needed replacement after the vehicle made an abnormal noise at various speeds, matching a known technical pattern.
- An amber steering warning light escalated to a red "do not drive" alert after driving through standing water on a flooded road.
2015 Audi A6 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V862000Dec 5, 2018Electrical System845 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Risk: The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
- NHTSA 18V370000Jun 4, 2018Airbags139,249 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
- 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.
2015 Audi A6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other A6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Audi A6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 A6 has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 7th worst of 16 model years, earning a "Caution" verdict relative to other A6 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A6?
- Engine issues make up 45% of complaints (10 of 22), followed by airbags at 18% and electrical system problems at 14%. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 75,746.
- Does the 2015 Audi A6 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 A6, covering the auxiliary heater electrical connector, front seat airbag stress/wear, engine coolant pump, and coolant pump software, none marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2015 Audi A6 compare to other years?
- The 2015 A6's complaint index of 60 is lower than 2012 (80), 2013 (93), 2016 (87), and 2019 (100), all rated "Avoid," but higher than 2017 (27) and 2018 (20), rated "Good" and "Best."
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Audi A6?
- EPA rates the 2015 Audi A6 at 25.5 mpg combined (22 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350.