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Audi A6 2015-2018 (C7)
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- Price
- $44,000–$59,000
- MPG
- 30
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong comfort
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
Supercharged smoothness, a perfect five-star safety card, and one of the more trouble-free German luxury records of its era.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 4 of its 6 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +3 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5).
About $2,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 39% of cars we track.
14.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 12% of other sedans we track.
Spacious midsize cabin and a 14.1 cu ft trunk.
The supercharged 3.0T is a gem - swift and smooth - in a chassis tuned more for composure than play.
Google Earth nav and rich options were era-leading; obviously dated now.
Hushed, beautifully finished, and long-legged - a superb cruiser.
Luxury brands like Audi tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls12 recalls
12 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2015–2018
- Engine — 9 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Airbags: sensor: occupant classification (2018)
- Airbags — 7 complaints (2016)
2018
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification18V370000
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 Occ
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail19V035000
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.
2017
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module; air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module; air bags: side/window; seat belts: pretensioner16V955000
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 2
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification18V370000
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 Occ
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail19V035000
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.
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Air bags deployed
- Complaint clusterSteering5 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
My power steering went out & then all of a suffen I was driving & my steering wheel would not move my wheels
2016
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification18V370000
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 Occ
- RecallElectrical: wiring18V862000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail19V035000
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.
- Complaint clusterEngine9 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The water pump on my 2016 Audi A6 has failed multiple times prematurely. The first water pump failed at 36,965 miles in May 2019. That repair was covered under an extended warranty I purchased. The second water pump failed around 83,000 miles in September 2025, and Audi is now quoting me $2,350 out
- Complaint clusterAirbags7 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
1. Vehicle airbag indicator has illumated. I haven't received a recall letter from manufacturer. Have concerns about driving with airbag light on. 2. There is a recall for electrical wiring. 3. Fuel system/ fuel rail is being recalled.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
This vehicle had a claim for water pump replacement and the 3.0 model has a recall for the turbo charger. This vehicle is experiencing the same issues and went from 70 mph to 0 and stalled on the freeway. Thankfully the semi and other vehicles were able to avoid me or my family would be reaching out
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off
2015
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: cooling system17V002000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked wi
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: cooling system18V229000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification18V370000
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 Occ
- RecallElectrical: wiring18V862000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Cost to own$30,100 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$44,000–$59,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,900/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
25
Highway MPG
38
Combined MPG
30
Horsepower
340 hp
Doors
4
Length
193.7 in
Width
73.6 in
Height
57.5 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Curb weight
3,957 lb
Cargo volume
14.1 cu ft
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