2015 Audi A6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Audi A6 has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 11th worst among 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 22 complaints, 4 recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 injury, with Engine problems making up 45% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #11 of 21 A6 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2015 Audi A6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe airbags failing to deploy during low-speed collisions.
- Some drivers report the automatic brake-guard system slamming the brakes for no reason on an open road.
- Several owners say the steering wheel weaves side to side on its own, especially at highway speeds, without any input.
- Owners with the coolant pump recall report waiting long periods for replacement parts to become available.
- A wheel bearing failure caused an abnormal noise at various speeds around 71,000 miles.
- Owners reported an amber steering warning light turning red after driving through standing water, telling them to stop driving.
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 carries a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 11th worst out of 21 model years for the A6.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A6?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Engine issues make up 45% of complaints, followed by Airbags at 18% and Electrical System issues at 14%.
- Does the 2015 Audi A6 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Audi A6, covering the auxiliary heater electrical connector, front passenger airbag seat sensors, an engine coolant pump defect, and a related coolant pump software update.
- What year Audi A6 should I avoid instead of 2015?
- Among A6 years, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2019 carry Avoid verdicts with higher complaint indexes than the 2015 model's 50.
- At what mileage do 2015 Audi A6 engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 75,746.5 miles for Engine-related complaints on the 2015 Audi A6.