Engine & powertrain6 complaints tagged to ENGINE
USED-CAR BUYER MODE · RISK RADAR2015 Audi A6
2015 Audi A6
reported issues, recalls & what to inspect
This report uses official federal safety records plus VeroRoad’s vehicle × tool evidence. It is a screening tool, not a reliability grade or prediction that your specific car will fail.
22 unique complaint records4 recall campaigns returned0 complaint rows with usable mileage10 local vehicle/tool evidence rows
NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted allegations, not verified failures. Raw complaint totals are not failure rates because vehicle sales/exposure are not normalized here. A recall is an official safety campaign, but your VIN may or may not be included.
REPORTED-ISSUE RADAR
Which systems appear most often in the complaint record?
Use this to prioritize inspection effort, not to label the vehicle “good” or “bad.”
2 crash-tagged0 fire-tagged1 reported injuries0 reported deaths
SRS & restraints4 complaints tagged to AIR BAGS
Engine & powertrain4 complaints tagged to ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Electrical & 12V system3 complaints tagged to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine & powertrain2 complaints tagged to FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Brakes & ABS2 complaints tagged to SERVICE BRAKES
Steering2 complaints tagged to STEERING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints tagged to UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MILEAGE TIMELINE
Where were mileage-at-failure values reported?
NHTSA did not return enough usable mileage values for a timeline.
SAFETY RECALLS
Decode VIN first →Official campaigns returned for this model-year query
Open the exact VIN before purchase to determine whether a campaign applies and whether the remedy was completed.
18V229000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Why it matters: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Reported 11/04/2018 · Verify exact VIN applicability.18V862000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Why it matters: The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
Reported 05/12/2018 · Verify exact VIN applicability.18V370000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 04/06/2018 · Verify exact VIN applicability.17V002000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Why it matters: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Reported 03/01/2017 · Verify exact VIN applicability.PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTOR
What I would inspect before money changes hands
The highest reported component groups are converted into inspection tasks. They are not diagnoses.
Engine & powertrain
6 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.
- Cold-start behavior and idle quality
- Acceleration under light and moderate load
- Current, pending and permanent DTCs
- Freeze-frame and fuel/engine live data where available
SRS & restraints
4 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.
- SRS warning lamp self-test
- SRS module codes
- Seat-belt latch/retractor operation
- Recall completion for restraint campaigns
Electrical & 12V system
3 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.
- 12V resting and charging voltage
- Module communication scan
- Battery age and terminal condition
- Unexpected warning lights or intermittent electrical behavior
Brakes & ABS
2 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.
- ABS/ESC warning lights
- Wheel-speed live data if a warning is present
- Brake pedal feel and parking-brake operation
- Pad/rotor condition and uneven wear
Steering
2 owner complaints in the leading component signal intersect this system.
- Steering warning lights
- Straight-line tracking and steering effort
- Steering-angle data/calibration if relevant
- Noise or binding during lock-to-lock movement
SCAN INTEGRITY CHECK
Make it harder for a recently cleared warning light to fool you.
A clean dashboard is not the same as a clean scan. Readiness monitors, pending codes and permanent codes provide useful context during a pre-purchase inspection.
- Run a full-system scan before clearing anything
- Read current, pending and permanent powertrain codes
- Check readiness monitors; multiple “Not Ready” monitors can be consistent with a recently cleared ECU or disconnected battery
- Save freeze-frame data for any stored emissions/powertrain fault
- Scan ABS, SRS, transmission and body modules when the tool supports them
- Check 12V battery / charging condition because low voltage can create misleading module faults
TSBs & MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS
Look beyond recalls.
Manufacturers submit service bulletins, warranty extensions, repair instructions and other communications to NHTSA. These documents can reveal service procedures and known conditions that are not necessarily safety recalls.
SCANNER × VEHICLE EVIDENCE
Run the full vehicle finder →Tools that intersect this inspection path
These recommendations use VeroRoad’s existing exact vehicle/function evidence. Fit comes before price.
4 stronger-evidence functions · 81/100 avg
Autel MaxiSYS MS908S Pro
Intersects 4 functions used in this inspection path.
4 stronger-evidence functions · 81/100 avg
Autel MaxiSYS Elite
Intersects 4 functions used in this inspection path.
4 stronger-evidence functions · 81/100 avg
Autel MaxiCOM MK908Pro
Intersects 4 functions used in this inspection path.
0 stronger-evidence functions · 48/100 avg
TOPDON ArtiDiag900 Lite
Intersects 9 functions used in this inspection path.
INSPECTION KIT
Useful supporting equipment
A scanner cannot replace physical inspection and measurement. These tools cover common gaps.
Battery & resistance testerTOPDON BT600 Plus
Professional battery and resistance testing with sequence testing for higher-volume work.
Check price on Amazon →Professional handheld thermal cameraTOPDON TC005
Useful for locating abnormal heat in electrical, mechanical and EV-related troubleshooting without assuming it is mandatory for every job.
Check price on Amazon →Multimeter/current-clamp accessory kitAutel MaxiBAS BTAK
Adds multimeter and current-clamp measurements for deeper electrical troubleshooting when paired with supported MaxiBAS tools.
Check price on Amazon →TPMS diagnostic/programming tabletAutel MaxiTPMS TS900
Dedicated TPMS workflow plus diagnostics and service functions; strong fit when TPMS is a frequent shop job.
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Audi A6 Risk Radar by year
SOURCE TRANSPARENCY
Where these signals come from
Federal data are fetched from NHTSA’s public APIs. VeroRoad aggregates the records into screening signals and keeps complaints separate from confirmed recalls.