The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Audi models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Audi A6.
In the statistics for 2021, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2020 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Audi A6.
Audi A6 Reliability
Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year
| EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 | EZ 2018 |
| 17,6 | 13,6 | 8,2 | 7,6 | 6,8 | 6,1 | 4,1 | 2,0 |
Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year
| EZ 2010 | EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 |
| 21,7 | 17,9 | 12,9 | 7,7 | 6,7 | 5 | 3,5 | 3,4 |
Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)
Common Breakdowns
- Automatic transmission (2011)
Source: ADAC
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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Recent A6 Recalls
Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if … .
The functioning of the relevant NADI airbags manufactured by Takata, in particular the gas generator, may be impaired in the vehicles … .
The vehicles are equipped with control software regarded as unauthorized by the competent authorities. The Audi A6 vehicles affected by this … .
