2012 Audi A6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Audi A6. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (15), Electrical System (13), Engine (13).
Key takeaways
- 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 22% |
| Engine | 13 | 22% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 15% |
| Power Train | 8 | 13% |
| Steering | 6 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi A6 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2012 Audi A6 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. The contact stated that while there was a passenger seated inside the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light turned on and off, and the main air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V370000 (Air Bags); however, the...
Structure - filed 2025-07-28
Dear Highway Safety Authority Officer I am writing to formally request an investigation into a potential safety concern involving structural rust on the engine subframe (engine cradle) of the Audi A6, particularly in models from 2012 There have been growing concerns among owners and independent mechanics regarding exce...
Steering - filed 2024-01-21
Vehicle suffered sudden and total loss of power steering. Had just driven the car 5-10 minutes prior, came out to leave and had a message stating do not drive vehicle, steering defective. At that point the steering wheel felt locked in place and the vehicle was effectively a brick. This issue just happened yesterd...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.