2025 Audi A6 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Too new for a score. Here is what owners and NHTSA have reported so far.
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Per 10,000 cars
- 5.6
- 7,140 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 1
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 2
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Audi A6?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints, and there is too little data on the 2025 Audi A6 so far for a provisional reading.
The 2021 A6, from the same generation, scored 64 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
The most reported problem is door lock actuators, mostly the system acting on its own (2 of 4 complaints). 1 of the 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 2 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done 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
Cons
- Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own2 complaints
What Owners Report
We read all 4 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi A6, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (50%)
The system acting on its own and a feature that stopped working. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
How the 2025 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 This year | Not scored | – | – | 5.6 | 2 | Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own |
| 2024 | 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 |
2025 Audi A6 Recalls
Two recalls cover the 2025 Audi A6. The most recent was issued in December 2025: “Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.
Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 25V899000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 19, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 79% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
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.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2025 A6 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
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Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 A6, from its two recalls and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208 NHTSA 25V899000
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
On the Test Drive
- Lock and unlock every door with the key fob, the switch and the key.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Door lock actuators
- Also 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.
What to do next