AI Damage2023 Audi A6: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Audi A6 filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system. The maker issued 995 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 995
What fails most often
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 363.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 363 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 137 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 101 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 12 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The gateway computer was fried due to water consumption. I was driving and lost all power in the car and hade to pull over with no power to help me. Also this was already recalled in 2019-2022 audi fix was to put a plastic bag around the gate way computer but this did not pretect the gateway properly.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,862 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 11% least complained about).
On average one model year of the A6 has 19 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 2, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off
- This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about…
- This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment;…
- This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense…
This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense system fault, adaptive cruise assist inop (DTC C12D5FA).
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist
- This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim
- This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed
P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.
NHTSA lists 995 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi A6?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Audi A6?
NHTSA lists 995 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Audi A6 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.