2019 Audi A6 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Audi A6 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 193
- 167 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 83 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 5 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,657
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Audi median
+42
median 152 across 46 Audi records
Vs 2017-2021
-87
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
43%
Electrical System: 83 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Audi A6
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 83
- ENGINE 30
- POWER TRAIN 15
- STEERING 12
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10
7 recalls on record for the 2019 Audi A6
- NHTSA 25V900000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 26V125000 · 2026 · LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functio
- NHTSA 22V155000 · 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V861000 · 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V601000 · 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Audi A6 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Audi A6 reliable?
NHTSA has 193 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Audi A6 and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (83 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Audi A6 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A6?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (83), engine (30), power train (15), steering (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Audi A6?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.