2013 Audi A6 vs 2013 Honda Accord
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 | 2013 Audi A6 | 2013 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 1,420 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,660 | 162 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 67 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 21–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,634 mi | 48,425 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 499 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 414 |
| Engine | 15 | 179 |
| Power Train | 2 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 108 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 51 |
| Seats | 3 | 47 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 50 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 0 | 100 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 96 |
| Stalling | 0 | 55 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 25 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
2013 Audi A6
2013 Honda Accord
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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.