Buying a used 2018 Audi A6? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2018 Audi A6 has 2 recalls in this group: potentially leaking fuel rails and a seat sensor fault that may prevent airbag operation. Those fuel and restraint issues define the recall record. NHTSA lists 2 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, with 1 fire, 0 crashes, and 0 injuries recorded. Listed complaint areas include electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system, and air bags, each with 1 entry; those category counts should not be treated as separate complaints.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify fuel rail recall completion by VIN.
- Request seat sensor recall repair documentation.
- Ask about fuel odors, leaks, or previous fire damage.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Audi A6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6, A7, Q7: Fuel Rails May Leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Audi Seat Sensor Fault May Stop Airbag | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |