2016 Audi A6 vs 2016 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 | 2016 Audi A6 | 2016 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 601 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,010 | 173 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 21–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,205 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 195 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 127 |
| Engine | 17 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 39 |
| Power Train | 5 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 30 |
| Steering | 2 | 30 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 8 |
| Overheating | 5 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 32 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2016 Audi A6
2016 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.