2014 Audi A6: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Audi A6: 4 recalls, 41 owner complaints and up to 28 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #17V002000 · 2017 · 342,867 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi a5, a5 cabriolet and q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi allroad and Audi a4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi a6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l turbo fsi engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Why it matters: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #17V781000 · 2017 · 48,693 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi a6 and a7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #18V229000 · 2018 · 342,867 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi a5 cabriolet, a5 sedan and Audi q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi a6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi a4 sedan and a4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l turbo fsi engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture…
Why it matters: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V370000 · 2018 · 139,249 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat May cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) control module to malfunction.
Why it matters: If the pods module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag May not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a pods system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Steering (8): the most common themes are steering problems (8).
- Airbags (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel & propulsion (6): the most common themes are leaks (3), warning light on (2).
- Engine (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2014 Audi A6 has 41 owner complaints, ranking #16 of 33 A6 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 50). Complaints peaked in 2019 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 49,400 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (52 complaints, 6 recalls), 2015 (22 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Audi A6. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Audi A6 problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (8), airbags (7), fuel & propulsion (6).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Audi A6 get?
EPA ratings run up to 28 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S8)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Audi A6 repair manual?
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