2024 Audi A6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2024 Audi A6 has 3 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 10, ranking 19th of 21 model years (lower is better). Reported issues touch brakes, phantom braking, and a transmission-related shutdown.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 A6 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Audi A6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A vehicle suddenly stopped abruptly while driving, with most features going dark except an accident warning light on the instrument panel, at 34,034 miles.
- Phantom braking caused the vehicle to violently and abruptly stop in the middle of the road on several occasions, including mid-turn at an intersection, at 36,000 miles.
- A leaking brake vacuum made the brake pedal feel hard when the car was off, then return to normal once started, despite repeated dealer visits.
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?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints and 1 recall for the 2024 Audi A6, producing a complaint index of 10, one of the lowest among the 21 model years tracked.
- What problems does the 2024 Audi A6 have?
- Owners reported an abrupt stop with a loss of features, phantom braking during turns, and a brake vacuum leak that made the pedal feel hard when the car was off.
- Does the 2024 Audi A6 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall covers a software error that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying correctly; Audi will update the software free of charge.
- How does the 2024 A6 compare to other A6 years?
- With a complaint index of 10, the 2024 A6 ranks 19th worst out of 21 years, meaning most other years show more reported problems.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Audi A6?
- Brakes is the top reported problem area, accounting for 33% of complaints, tied with collision avoidance/camera issues and transmission & powertrain issues.