2015 Audi A6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Audi A6 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (6 reports).

4Recalls
22Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Audi A6 recalls

Loose heater connector can overheat and cause fire

Recall 18V862Dec 5, 2018845 vehicles affected

An auxiliary heater electrical connector on certain vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the heater.

Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

Recall 18V370Jun 4, 2018139,249 vehicles affected

A sensor mat under the front passenger seat can wear or become stressed over time.

Electric coolant pump can overheat or short, raising fire risk

Recall 18V229Apr 11, 2018342,867 vehicles affected

The electric coolant pump in these vehicles, which use the 2.0L Turbo FSI engine, can become blocked by debris from the cooling system and overheat, or it can short-circuit because of moisture inside the pump.

Coolant Pump Can Overheat and Cause a Fire

Recall 17V002Jan 3, 2017342,867 vehicles affected

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo FSI engine may have an electric coolant pump that can become blocked by debris from the cooling system.

Most common 2015 Audi A6 problems

Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine6
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Air Bags4
Electrical System3
Service Brakes2
Steering2
Unknown Or Other2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Suspension1
Power Train1

What owners report

2026-07-24, Air Bags
The contact's sister owns a 2015 Audi A6. The contact stated that while his sister was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a Toyota 4Runner. The driver sustained injuries to the chest and neck and had back pain. Medical attention was not provided. The front bumper and frame, and hood were damaged. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. There was no Police report filed. The drivers exchanged information. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
2026-01-17, Wheels
I am writing to report a serious and life-threatening safety incident involving my Audi vehicle following recent service performed by an authorized Audi dealer. Vehicle information: Model: Audi (2015) VIN: [XXX] Servicing Dealer: Audi Lafayette IN Date of Service: 2026-01-14 A few days after the service appointment, my wife was driving the vehicle from Lafayette, Indiana to Chicago on the highway at normal speed when the vehicle suddenly became unstable and difficult to control. The car experienced violent shaking and loss of directional control, creating an immediate risk of a high-speed accident. Fortunately, she was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop on the highway shoulde
2024-10-16, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2015 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving on neighborhood roads at approximately 25 MPH, the coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact proceeded to park on the side of the road and walk to her residence to pick up coolant to refill the coolant tank. The vehicle was then taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
2023-12-31, Fuel/Propulsion System
P2067 engine check code which shows faulty fuel sensor. Audi has recalled other year Audi a6 sedan vehicles with the same issue and this seems to be a safety issue as it can show incorrect fuel gauge and in the event of car out of fuel, engine can stall and can cause accident.
2023-11-17, Engine
Coolant sprayed on engine components due to leaking Coolant /Water pump. Coolant level is falling below minimum level - Problem confirmed by the dealer 1. Water pump 2. Coolant sprayed onto engine components - potential fire hazard 3. Confirmed by dealer 4. Unknown 5, Umknown

2015 Audi A6 questions

Does the 2015 Audi A6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Audi A6: Loose heater connector can overheat and cause fire; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Electric coolant pump can overheat or short, raising fire risk; Coolant Pump Can Overheat and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A6?

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (6), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Air Bags (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Audi A6 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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