2026 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
- 8
- Per 10,000 cars
- 14.5
- 5,520 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 5
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 1
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2026 Audi A6?
It is too new to judge. The 2026 Audi A6 has 8 owner complaints and 1 recall so far. We expect a first provisional score around July 2027.
The most reported problem is loss of power (2 of 8 complaints). 5 of the 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 1 recall. 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
- Loss of power (cause not stated)2 complaints
- First year of a new generation
Why There Is No Final Score Yet
Too new to score. First provisional score expected around July 2027.
So far there are 8 owner complaints, 5 with a serious outcome, and 1 recall. Early counts are not enough to judge a model year. The automaker's production report for it is not complete yet.
This is the first year of a new generation. Across the models we track, first years had about 30% more complaints than the year after.
What Owners Report
We read all 8 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 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 8.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
2 complaints (25%)
A loss of power. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Reported Once (12)
Show the 12 problems reported once
- AWD or rear differential: vibration or shudder
- Adaptive cruise control: works on and off
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
- Check engine light (cause not stated)
- Control module (unspecified): fault code
- Screen and audio: stopped working
- Instrument cluster: stopped working
- Lane keeping assist: stopped working
- High beam assist: stopped working
- Car not starting (cause not stated)
- Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
- Shifter or park: warning lights
How the 2026 Audi A6 Compares With Other Years
The other A6 years of the 9th generation, 2026, and the years just before and after it.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 This year | 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 |
2026 Audi A6 Recalls
One recall covers the 2026 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.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2026 A6 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
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Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2026 A6, from its recall and the problems owners report most.
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
On the Test Drive
- Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Loss of power
- 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.
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