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2023 Audi A6 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2023 Audi A6 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other A6 years?

A6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted276 complaints1994: 2 complaints1995: 22 complaints1996: 71 complaints1997: 26 complaints1998: 158 complaints1999: 276 complaints2000: 201 complaints2001: 148 complaints2002: 113 complaints2003: 85 complaints2004: 44 complaints2005: 119 complaints2006: 83 complaints2007: 63 complaints2008: 78 complaints2009: 22 complaints2010: 24 complaints2011: 26 complaints2012: 86 complaints2013: 79 complaints2014: 47 complaints2015: 28 complaints2016: 77 complaints2017: 24 complaints2018: 16 complaints2019: 193 complaints2020: 39 complaints2021: 21 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 10 complaints2026: 11 complaints
A6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Audi A6 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
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Does the 2023 Audi A6 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V900000Driver AssistanceDecember 19, 2025 · 356,894 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Was driving on the highway, all of a sudden showed a sign of transmission malfunction and started decelerating which I could safely navigate the vehicle to the side of the road, got the vehicle towed to repair shop which they reported a transmission code P17F900- parking lock mechanical malfunction…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 23, 2025

2023 Audi A6 — common questions

Is the 2023 Audi A6 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Audi A6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Audi A6. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Audi A6 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the A6 years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2019, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2002, 2012, 2003, 2006, 2013, 2008, 2016, 1996. The cleanest record among A6 years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.