This page covers 4 recalls, 40 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering and airbag complaints lead the 2014 Audi A6's owner report history. On the steering side, owners describe unexpected behavior and handling concerns, though specific symptoms vary across reports. Airbag complaints are the second most common, with owners noting warning lights and concerns about whether the system would deploy correctly. The fuel and propulsion system draws a smaller but consistent cluster of reports: owners describe fuel line leaks accompanied by a fuel odor, oil consumption that appears faster than expected, and episodes where the vehicle stalls or shudders at highway speeds with the EPC and check engine lights illuminating together. A few owners also mention brake warning lights returning after brake work had already been performed. The stalling-with-warning-lights pattern and the fuel odor reports appear across multiple complaints and represent the most specific symptom clusters in this set.
40
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2014 Audi A6 has 4 recalls, with the most serious being two separate fire risks: a fuel line that can develop a leak near potential ignition sources, and an electric coolant pump that can overheat or short-circuit.
The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken over time, allowing gasoline to escape. The coolant pump issue affects vehicles with the 2.0L turbocharged engine specifically: debris from the cooling system can block the pump, causing it to overheat, or the pump can short-circuit electrically, and either failure raises the risk of fire under the hood.
The remaining recall involves the front passenger seat's occupant detection system. A sensing mat built into the seat cushion can wear or develop stress damage, causing the detection module to misread who is sitting in the seat. When that happens, the front passenger airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash, leaving the occupant without full restraint system protection at the moment it matters most.
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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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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.
