Are transmission and powertrain problems common on the 2019 Audi A6?

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 A6, making up 13% of the 114 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Audi A6 transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 A6.

At what mileage do 2019 Audi A6 powertrain problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 1,264 miles.

Did any 2019 Audi A6 powertrain complaints involve fire or crashes?

NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes and zero injuries among these 15 complaints.

2019 Audi A6 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Audi A6, 13% of its 114 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 1,264 miles. No related recalls are listed, though one complaint involved a fire.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 13% of 114
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 1,264 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the 48V starter/generator failing suddenly while driving, triggering an electrical system malfunction warning and loss of power.
Multiple warning lights for lane departure, adaptive cruise control, and collision avoidance appear together, followed within about a minute by messages warning of imminent transmission and engine failure.
The vehicle loses all electrical function and comes to a complete stop in traffic, sometimes locking occupants inside before restarting briefly.
The engine intermittently shuts off at a stop light and requires a restart, with no error codes found by the dealer.
At least one owner described the vehicle rolling backward on its own after coming to a stop in drive, triggering the rear camera to activate.

When 2019 Audi A6 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2020, latest Feb 13, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2020 to Feb 2024; peak Dec 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Audi A6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by A6 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20111 (5%)
20128 (14%)
20132 (4%)
20141 (2%)
20151 (5%)
20165 (10%)
20170 (0%)
20181 (9%)
201915 (13%)
20200 (0%)
20212 (12%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (33%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are transmission and powertrain problems common on the 2019 Audi A6?: NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 A6, making up 13% of the 114 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Audi A6 transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 A6.
At what mileage do 2019 Audi A6 powertrain problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 1,264 miles.
Did any 2019 Audi A6 powertrain complaints involve fire or crashes?: NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes and zero injuries among these 15 complaints.