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2012 Audi A6 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Audi A6 has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Audi A6

Engine
10
Airbags
10
Electrical
9
Other
8
Powertrain
7
Steering
6
Brakes
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 20, 2024STEERINGVehicle suffered sudden and total loss of power steering. Had just driven the car 5-10 minutes prio...
Oct 15, 2019STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHI...
Aug 1, 2019STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY STEERING SYSTEM FAULTED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. RACK COMPLETELY FA...
Mar 1, 2018STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND STAR...
Dec 4, 2017STEERING2012 AUDI A6 MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT START. THE IGNITION DID NOT TURN ON. IT SAID "DO NOT D...
Jan 1, 2013STEERINGSTEERING IS NOTCHY AND UNSTABLE ON-CENTER AND SLIGHTLY OFF-CENTER. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE CAR ...

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