Used Audi A6 2018-present reliability
Category: Luxury car
The Audi A6 is classy and smooth and makes an extremely impressive luxury car, but its reliability is poor.
What should I look for in a used Audi A6 saloon?
This is a very large car so check the front and back for scuffs and dents, and the alloy wheels for any kerb damage. Check that all the electrical equipment works as it should, including sat-navs, seat motors and the climate control.
What are the most common problems with a used Audi A6 saloon?
Among many minor faults, problems with the car’s infotainment system were a cause for concern, with phones not connecting and flickering screens being the main complaints. The latest software from Audi can cure some of these ills. Despite the old A6’s reputation for having a great interior, there were some issues with rattling parcel shelves and buzzing from interior trims
Is a used Audi A6 saloon reliable?
Unfortunately, this generation of A6 finished 22nd out of 24 cars in the executive and luxury car class in our most recent 2024 What Car? Reliability Survey. See the full list here.
Reliability rating 82.5%
What went wrong? Engine electrics 22%, sat-nav/infotainment 22%, non-engine electrics 19%, gearbox/clutch 11%, bodywork 7%, interior trim 7%, air-con 4%, brakes 4%, engine 4%, steering 4%
The Audi A6 saloon has been blighted by a range of electrical issues: 44% had a fault, two-thirds concerning engine and non-engine electrical systems or the sat-nav/ infotainment. Although 83% could still be driven, 46% took more than a week to put right. However, 97% were repaired for free, and none cost more than £200.
Audi as a brand finished in a disappointing 24th place out of 31 manufacturers with an overall score of 89%. See the full list of brands here.
