This page covers 6 recalls, 52 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Audi A6.
28 mpg combined
8.4 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant pattern in 2013 Audi A6 complaints centers on the airbag system, which draws the highest complaint volume of any named system. Owners most frequently report the passenger airbag warning light staying illuminated or behaving erratically, in some cases the light toggles between "off" and active depending on seat occupancy, then eventually stops responding correctly. Engine complaints are the second most-reported category, with owners describing fuel leaks near the top of the engine, rough idle, and cabin vibration that worsens in reverse or with the AC running. Steering complaints round out the top three, though the narratives there are less consistent in describing a single repeating symptom. A smaller cluster of reports describes the turn signal system activating the opposite indicator, right input triggering left-side flashing on both the instrument cluster and exterior lights, with no warning light alerting the driver to the fault.
52
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Audi A6 has 6 recalls, the most serious being three separate fire risks: a degrading fuel hose in the engine compartment, a fuel line that can weaken and leak, and an electric coolant pump that can overheat.
The two fuel leak issues both create fire risk if fuel contacts an ignition source. The coolant pump concern only affects vehicles with the 2.0L Turbo FSI engine, where debris can block the pump and cause it to overheat to the point of catching fire. There are also two recalls involving the front passenger seat sensor that detects whether the seat is occupied by an adult or a child. In both cases, the sensor can malfunction and cause the front passenger airbag to not deploy correctly in a crash, raising the risk of injury to that occupant. One of these involves wear or stress to the sensing mat inside the seat cushion itself.
At a glance
What can fail
The body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat may wear or stress over time, causing the passenger detection system to stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a passenger detection system repair kit at no cost to restore proper function.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris, causing overheating, or can short-circuit from moisture inside the pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric coolant pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken over time, potentially causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel line at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris in the cooling system, causing the pump to overheat.
What the fix does
Software will be updated to shut off power to the coolant pump if it becomes blocked with debris.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel hose in the engine compartment may degrade over time and develop leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump and fuel hose under the hood at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System may malfunction and prevent the front passenger air bags from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit at no cost to restore proper air bag deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
