2011 Audi A6 vs 2011 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Audi A6 | 2011 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 2,785 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 960 | 55 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 80 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 19–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 72,509 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 1,428 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 330 |
| Engine | 2 | 276 |
| Power Train | 1 | 268 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 256 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 202 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 176 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 169 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 0 | 307 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 251 |
| Stalling | 0 | 179 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 103 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 65 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 53 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 13 |
2011 Audi A6
2011 Ford Fusion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.