Every 2017 Audi A6 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 19V035000
Jan 16, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Full recall details for 19V035000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 18V370000
Apr 6, 2018Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
- Risk
- If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Full recall details for 18V370000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V955000
Dec 29, 2016Seat Belts:Pretensioner
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Full recall details for 16V955000 →
2017 Audi A6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi A6. Audi has issued at least 749 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags7
- Steering5
- Engine4
- Electrical System2
- Lane Departure2
- Unknown Or Other2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (244)
- Electrical System (185)
- Unknown Or Other (73)
- Structure (50)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (40)
- Service Brakes (34)
Read Audi A6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi A6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“My power steering went out & then all of a suffen I was driving & my steering wheel would not move my wheels”
2017 AUDI A6Jun 27, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11746966
“Frequent motor mounts failure, and leakage of hydraulic fluid from both left and right mounts. Motor mounts failure have occurred about three times in the last four years.”
2017 AUDI A6Dec 26, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11632423
“Engine mounts failed. They are fluid damped and the seals failed and leaked and now the motor is sitting loose in a metal on metal condition with the mounts collapsed. Additionally the manifold and timing chain cover leaks. Additionally the water pump failed. This is all on a car with <75k miles.”
2017 AUDI A6Jun 25, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11596583
“There is an issue with the power steering control module that causes a lot of error codes to populate. Many of the codes are generic and hard to diagnose, even with Audi certified diagnostic equipment/tools.”
2017 AUDI A6Oct 10, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11549295
“Passengers side blind spot warning system is intermittent working. Vehicle fails to register tractor trailer and cars on a random basis. Dealer states no codes, however it won't show codes or an issue if it isn't aware there is a vehicle present.”
2017 AUDI A6Sep 9, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11543568
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