Buying a used 2019 Audi A6? Check these 7 recalls first
This is the busiest A6 year on the list: seven recalls, topped by a starter generator that can short out and catch fire, plus two airbag-deployment recalls and one for engine power loss after fluid spills. Owner complaints also spike — 114 filed with NHTSA, heavily electrical (84) and engine (32), with two crashes, one fire and two injuries reported. Those complaints are unverified, but the electrical theme echoes the recall list.
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.
- Get VIN proof the starter generator fire recall was completed.
- Ask the seller about electrical faults — 84 of 114 complaints cite that system.
- Test-drive for power loss or warning lights, and confirm both airbag recalls were done.
- 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 2019 Audi A6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 starter generator can short out and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi A6 and A7 passenger airbag may not deploy right | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi A6 and A7 lose engine power from spills | Electrical System | high |
| Audi fuel gauge may show wrong fuel level | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi A6 and A7 may have mislabeled brake fluid cap | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi A6, A7 and Q8 lane departure warning shuts off | Lane Departure | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
114 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 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 | 84 | Yes |
| Engine | 32 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 16 | Yes |
| Power Train | 15 | None found |
| Steering | 12 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | Yes |