- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Audi A6 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Audi A6 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2019 for the fuel rail. For comparison, the 2017 has 20 and the 2019 has 114.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical A6 year, for its age
#305 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Audi A6 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2018 Audi A6 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
- The risk
- If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2018 Audi A6
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Audi is unable to correct the recall repairs despite several attempts by us to schedule. Advised parts are no longer available and were not available during 2 previous attempts to repair.
February 27, at approximately 1:20am my vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway after sitting for about 9 hours. The fire originated near the gas tank. The fire department was called, there is a fire report being conducted. Audi was notified.
Audi A6: every year compared
All A6 years2018 Audi A6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A6 | 2 | 2 | A | |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 131 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Genesis G80 | 100 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Acura TLX | 98 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 5 Series | 81 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 68 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series | 61 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 43 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Infiniti Q50 | 43 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Audi A6
Does the 2018 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Audi A6: fuel rail (January 2019); occupant classification (June 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi A6?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), fuel system (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Audi A6 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 12, 2026 and the latest on March 12, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Audi A6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Audi A6 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi A6 years have the most complaints?
1999 (217), 2000 (148), 1998 (130). See every Audi A6 year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Audi A6 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data