2023 Audi A6 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Not enough data to score. Too few were made for a reliable rate.
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Per 10,000 cars
- 3.6
- 8,254 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 3
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 1
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2023 Audi A6?
We do not score the 2023 Audi A6. Too few were made for a reliable rate, so we show the facts only.
The 2021 A6, from the same generation, scored 64 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
It has 1 recall. Audi also offers three warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the emissions system, engine and driver assistance systems. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-23-06 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
- 3 Audi warranty extensions may cover repairs
Cons
None stand out.
What Owners Report
We read all 3 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi A6, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 3.
No problem shows up in more than one of the complaints we read.
Reported Once (4)
Show the 4 problems reported once
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
- Control module (unspecified) failure
- Transmission: failure or loss of drive
- Shifter or park: fault code
How the 2023 Audi A6 Compares With Other Years
The other A6 years of the 8th generation (C8), 2019 to 2025, and the years just before and after it.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 14.5 | 1 | Loss of power (cause not stated) |
| 2025 | Not scored | – | – | 5.6 | 2 | Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own |
| 2024 | Not scored | – | – | 5.6 | 1 | – |
| 2023 This year | Not scored | – | – | 3.6 | 1 | – |
| 2022 | Not scored | – | – | 15.9 | 6 | Alternator or charging failure |
| 2021 | Caution | 64 | 1.6× | 28.3 | 13 | Alternator or charging failure |
| 2020 | Caution | 64 | 2.7× | 53.6 | 9 | Alternator or charging failure |
| 2019 | Caution | 63 | 2.8× | 59.0 | 7 | Alternator or charging failure |
| 2018 | Excellent | 85 | 0.33× | 8.5 | 2 | Cooling system: a leak |
2023 Audi A6 Recalls
One recall covers the 2023 Audi A6. It was issued in December 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows whether it is still open on a given car.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 25V900000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 19, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 58% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
2023 Audi A6 Warranty Extensions and Programs
Audi has three warranty extensions for the 2023 Audi A6, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the emissions system, engine and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-06
EVAP purge valve or hose failure
- The problem:
- The EVAP purge valve or its hose can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer diagnoses the EVAP purge valve and hose and replaces them for free if they failed from a defect.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2019 to 2024 S6, S7 and RS5 with the 2.9 or 3.0 TFSI V6. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
- Coverage:
- 15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-07
Crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
- The problem:
- The crankcase breather on the 4.0 EA825 engine can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer diagnoses the crankcase breather and replaces it for free if it failed from a defect.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2019 to 2023 Audis with the 4.0 EA825 engine. The bulletin names no model. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
- Coverage:
- 15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
- The problem:
- The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
- Coverage:
- Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2023 A6 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
allroad AWD and Sedan 4-door AWD
S6 Sedan 4-door AWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2023 A6, from its recall and three Audi warranty extensions that may still apply.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
Ask an Audi Dealer
Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.
- AWA-23-06: EVAP purge valve or hose failure
- AWA-23-07: crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
- AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults
Ask the Seller
- Ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
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