NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Audi A6 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Audi A6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Audi A6, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Audi A6 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi A6, describing incidents dated February 27, 2026 to March 12, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11723830 · Filed
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.
ODI #11723814 · Filed
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.
Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
NHTSA #19V035000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice
Reported January 16, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 74,881 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24DP · Owners notified February 28, 2019
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
NHTSA #18V370000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification · NHTSA notice
Reported June 4, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 139,249 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 74D5 · Owners notified November 29, 2018 · Vehicles built October 29, 2014 – April 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Audi A6 model years
Check your 2018 Audi A6 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Audi A6 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check an Audi VIN