2024 Audi A6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 A6 years
The 2024 Audi A6 has a low Complaint Index of 13, with only 3 complaints and 1 recall, ranking 14th (least complained-about) among 16 model years of data. It compares favorably to years like 2019 (index 100) and 2016 (index 87).
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
Top 2024 Audi A6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle abruptly coming to a complete stop while driving, with most electronic features shutting off except the instrument panel showing an accident warning light.
- Some drivers say the car could be restarted and driven after this sudden stop event.
- Owners describe phantom braking at various speeds, where the vehicle violently and abruptly stops on its own, including during left turns and while in an intersection.
- One owner reports a brake vacuum leak that makes the brake pedal feel hard when the car is off, with the pedal returning to normal once the car starts and the brake is pushed firmly.
- That same owner says the dealer inspected the vehicle four times and reported it as normal despite the ongoing brake pedal concern.
2024 Audi A6 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
2024 Audi A6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 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.
2024 compared with other A6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Audi A6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Audi A6 has a Complaint Index of 13, one of the lowest among the 16 model years with data, indicating relatively few reported problems so far.
- What problems does the 2024 Audi A6 have?
- NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2024 A6, spread evenly across brakes, collision avoidance/cameras, and transmission & powertrain, each with 1 complaint (33% share).
- Does the 2024 Audi A6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 A6, involving a software error in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras system that can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying correctly.
- How does the 2024 Audi A6 compare to other A6 model years?
- The 2024 A6 ranks 14th out of 16 model years for complaint volume, with a Complaint Index of 13, well below years flagged as Avoid such as 2019 (100), 2016 (87), and 2012 (80).