2024 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
- 5
- Per 10,000 cars
- 5.6
- 8,889 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 2
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 1
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Audi A6?
We do not score the 2024 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 a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the emissions system. 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
- 1 Audi warranty extension may cover repairs
Cons
None stand out.
What Owners Report
We read all 5 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi A6, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
No problem shows up in more than one of the complaints we read.
Reported Once (5)
Show the 5 problems reported once
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
- Brake power assist: a hard pedal or less assist
- Cooling system failure
- Door lock actuators: works on and off
- Stall (cause not stated)
How the 2024 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 This year | Not scored | – | – | 5.6 | 1 | – |
| 2023 | 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 |
2024 Audi A6 Recalls
One recall covers the 2024 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.
2024 Audi A6 Warranty Extensions and Programs
Audi has one warranty extension for the 2024 Audi A6, separate from its recalls. It is for a problem with the emissions system. 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.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 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 2024 A6, from its recall and an Audi warranty extension 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 this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.
- AWA-23-06: EVAP purge valve or hose failure
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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