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Audi A6 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Audi A6 (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 23–24 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 24 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Audi A6 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 A6 | 2 | 23–24 mpg | 1 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2025 A6 | 3 | 25–26 mpg | 3 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2024 A6 | 3 | 25–26 mpg | 1 | 3 | 5/5 |
| 2023 A6 | 3 | 24–27 mpg | 1 | 3 | — |
| 2022 A6 | 3 | 23–26 mpg | 5 | 4 | — |
| 2021 A6 | 3 | 22–26 mpg | 12 | 27 | 5/5 |
| 2020 A6 | 3 | 22–27 mpg | 9 | 34 | 5/5 |
| 2019 A6 | 2 | 25–27 mpg | 7 | 114 | 5/5 |
| 2018 A6 | 3 | 23–28 mpg | 2 | 11 | 5/5 |
| 2017 A6 | 3 | 24–28 mpg | 3 | 20 | 5/5 |
| 2016 A6 | 4 | 24–30 mpg | 3 | 51 | 5/5 |
| 2015 A6 | 4 | 21–29 mpg | 4 | 22 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Audi A6 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Audi A6 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V125000 — Lane departure: Software, reported Mar 4, 2026; model years 2019
- 25V900000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Dec 19, 2025; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 25V899000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor, reported Dec 19, 2025; model years 2025
- 25V638000 — Seat belts: Front: Retractor, reported Sep 24, 2025; model years 2025
- 25V201000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Mar 31, 2025; model years 2021
- 23V601000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Fluid, reported Aug 25, 2023; model years 2019, 2020, 2021
- 22V861000 — Electrical system, reported Nov 21, 2022; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 22V806000 — Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit, reported Oct 26, 2022; model years 2021, 2022
- 22V742000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Oct 5, 2022; model years 2021
- 22V368000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm), reported May 23, 2022; model years 2022
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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