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2016 Audi a6 Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Audi a6 has 5 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Audi a6

Engine
11Other
9Airbags
7Powertrain
5Electrical
5Brakes
4Fuel System
3

5

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Electrical Recalls

18V862000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electric...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 2, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEngine area of car caught fire with ignition off
Apr 22, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the veh...
Oct 3, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEOK PURCHASED THE CAR OCTOBER 2019, IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, IN THE CAR. TOOK OUT TO AUDI...
Apr 11, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLGOT A WARNING LIGHT THAT ADAPTIVE CRUISE AND BRAKING WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DE...
Mar 9, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEVEHICLE STUMBLES AND CUTS OFF AT A FEW MOMENTS OF IDLING. IT HAS ALSO LOST POWER AND THE GAINED IT B...

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