2017 Audi A6 vs 2017 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Audi A6 | 2017 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 529 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 730 | 94 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 21–48 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 27,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 148 |
| Engine | 4 | 62 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 55 |
| Wheels | 0 | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 42 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 34 |
| Power Train | 0 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 55 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2017 Audi A6
2017 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.