2019 Audi A6: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2019 Audi A6? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 109 complaints, with Electrical Faults as the top reported area.
2019 Audi A6 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2019 Audi A6 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2019 Audi A6 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2019 Audi A6 4 DR AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
8.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
8.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2019 Audi A6 has 109 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Model year
- 2019
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 109
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 27
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 24 / 32
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 5/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2019 Audi A6 Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2019 Audi A6?
The 2019 Audi A6 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2019 Audi A6
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the electrical system, including infotainment, sensors, and wiring.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the electrical system, including infotainment, sensors, and wiring.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2019 Audi A6, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2019 Audi A6 are heavily concentrated in electrical faults, with a smaller but notable number of engine and transmission issues. Crash-related complaints are very few, and the overall confidence in the data is low due to the single model year analyzed.
- Electrical faults account for the majority of complaints (83 out of 109 total).
- Engine problems are the second most reported component with 28 complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues are reported in 15 complaints.
- Electrical Faults
- Engine Problems
- Transmission / Drivetrain
All 2019 Audi A6 Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Audi A6. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 83 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Audi A6. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Shortly after purchasing in 2025 I began having occasional issues with the door locks. Eventually the issue would self resolve but now I have experienced at least 2 times in last month being locked inside the vehicle and unable to exit without climbing into the passenger seat. …
Complete shut down of all electrical associated components while driving on highway Loss of power steering loss of braking loss of ability to accelerate transmission failure loss of lane detection, loss of car detection. Diagnosed as , faulty alternator recall repaired and cont…
Incident Summary for NHTSA Complaint Component Involved: Electrical System: Alternator / Charging System Vehicle State: In motion (City street/Highway) Speed at Failure: Approximately [Insert Speed] MPH Narrative Description: The vehicle suffered a catastrophic electrical failur…
My 2019 Audi A6 sedan displays warnings for the Start/Stop system malfunction indicated in Audi's document: "Emissions Service Action Code: 27BQ" [XXX] I'm still waiting to hear if this has been elevated to Recall status. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT…
The rear electronic child safety lock on my 2019 Audi A6 does not function as intended. When activated, the lock does not reliably engage or disengage, allowing the rear door to be opened from the inside when it should be locked. We only began using the child safety lock after h…
My water pump failed at 49,000 miles. I have been advised by Audi that it is not covered by the extended warranty for some similar cars.
Yellow battery indicator light came on while driving car in 35 degree weather after a week of sitting in garage (holidays). I pulled over, read the manual and it said this could cause battery light to illuminate. I called the dealership service to ask them, they said possible rea…
255/40/R20 Tires thread separated Tires were purchased 10/14/2021 At Audi of Fort Myers
Audi is aware of the starter-alternator issue which is documented in Audi's Emissions Service Action Code: 27BQ dated 4/30/24. Audi didn't communicate this to the effective users until October 2024. I personally experienced the defect in my starter-alternator on 10/21/24 and …
The car was purchased in 2019, brand new from Audi dealership. Last service showed a serious issue: REPLACE WATER PUMP VACUUM LINES WITH SOLENOIDS AND VACUUM RESERVOIR. Dealership claims out of warranty and wants to charge $5000. VW settled class action lawsuit with consumers du…
Rearview camera (or various combinations of between 1 and 4 of the surround view cameras -- no rhyme or reason to which camera(s) fail in a given incident) frequently fails and displays a black screen instead of rearward facing view. This happens roughly one of every ten times I …
Side marker light in headlight stopped working
After heavy down pour, the car was driven while the streets were still very wet. The car was driven through a 2 - 3 inch puddle of water that lasted less than 1 second, which caused a splash to the passenger side of the car, (the middle of the street did not have an accumulation…
Electrical malfunction warning. Steering wheel got tight. Transmission failure warning. Then the the car began to stop. all types of various warnings were popping up on the heads up display. It is in the process of getting taken to the nearest dealer.
When backing up the car the cameras don't turn on and often times the collision sensors go off randomly. On the highway the emergency brakes go off randomly when a car passes by on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Car flashed several warning signs, electrical system malfunction, steering malfunction, lane assist malfunction, and finally powertrain system malfunction where car was barely driveable at very slow speed, died and I luckily was able to pull over and coast into a parking spot.
Car slowed down and shut off in the middle of the road.
The car gave me electrical malfunction warning while driving on the highway, then all the screens turned black, and the car completely shut down while driving. The steering was still working, although heavier than usual, and the breaking also worked. The car slow down to a comple…
The car couldn't start and stopped abruptly on the way through bunches of errors on the dashboard with check engine light and steering was firm and could not lock the Car or open the door Here are the warning list for 2019 Audi A6: Electrical system malfunction Electrical syst…
Warning light came on for electrical malfunction and many other malfunction lights car then shut down.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Audi A6.
2019 Audi A6 Recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi A6. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2019 Audi A6 Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2019 Audi A6 reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 109 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2019 Audi A6 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A6?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (83 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (28 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (15 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Audi A6?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2019 Audi A6?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2019 Audi A6, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 109 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Audi A6 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Audi A6. A major recall area is AIR BAGS. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2019 Audi A6?▾
The 2019 Audi A6 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Audi A6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.