2013 Audi A6 engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Audi A6 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It was recently began to leak fuel from the top of the engine close to the windshield. Then the whole cabin specially in the front where the steering wheel began to have bad vibration during reversed, and idle, also when the ac is on. Then theres the airbag for the passenger, the light is on, it…”
filed Sep 28, 2025
“I had my coolant system repaired before I found out there was a recall now my thermostat went bad. My brakes need to be replaced too much and my screw for my radio and system display stopped working every time you change fees it pops”
filed May 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that…Campaign 18V229000 · Apr 11, 2018
- These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that…Campaign 17V002000 · Jan 3, 2017
Related service bulletins
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 01-2026 · Other · issued Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2082323_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
Engine problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 A6 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 A6 | 31 | 27% |
| 2017 A6 | 4 | 20% |
| 2016 A6 | 17 | 33% |
| 2015 A6 | 6 | 27% |
| 2014 A6 | 5 | 12% |
| 2012 A6 | 13 | 22% |
| 2011 A6 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 A6 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 A6 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 A6 | 4 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Audi A6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.