2019 Audi A6 electrical system problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Audi A6 — 74% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The central locking / electronic door lock system on my 2019 Audi A6 intermittently malfunctions, sometimes with a long beep sound and an error message appearing on the screen in front of my steering wheel. The affected system is available for inspection upon request. The issue does not happen all…”
filed May 9, 2026
“Shortly after purchasing in 2025 I began having occasional issues with the door locks. Eventually the issue would self resolve but now I have experienced at least 2 times in last month being locked inside the vehicle and unable to exit without climbing into the passenger seat. I have not taken it…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to…Campaign 22V861000 · Nov 21, 2022
- Fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on…Campaign 22V155000 · Mar 14, 2022
- Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuitCampaign 20V153000 · Mar 19, 2020
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped with connectivity box low.
TSB_2082147_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
TSB_2059335_7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
TSB_2074729_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026
Electrical System problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 A6 | 17 | 71% |
| 2017 A6 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 A6 | 8 | 16% |
| 2015 A6 | 3 | 14% |
| 2014 A6 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 A6 | 7 | 13% |
| 2012 A6 | 13 | 22% |
| 2011 A6 | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 A6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 A6 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 A6 | 6 | 11% |
| 2006 A6 | 13 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.