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Audi A6 by year
The A6 is a wagon sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl and 3.1L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 122 recalls and 1,622 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 A6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 2 | 16 |
| 1996 A6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | 19 | 2 | 51 |
| 1997 A6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | 19 | 2 | 20 |
| 1998 A6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 10 | 130 |
| 1999 A6 | 2.8L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 9 | 217 |
| 2000 A6 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18 | 4 | 148 |
| 2001 A6 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18 | 7 | 113 |
| 2002 A6 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–19 | 4 | 88 |
| 2003 A6 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 7 | 66 |
| 2004 A6 | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 4 | 35 |
| 2005 A6 | 3.1L 6-cyl | 19 | 3 | 91 |
| 2006 A6 | 3.1L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 4 | 67 |
| 2007 A6 | 3.1L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 4 | 53 |
| 2008 A6 | 3.1L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 4 | 71 |
| 2009 A6 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 4 | 21 |
| 2010 A6 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 18–22 | 3 | 17 |
| 2011 A6 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 19–24 | 3 | 21 |
| 2012 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 22–28 | 8 | 60 |
| 2013 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–28 | 6 | 52 |
| 2014 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–29 | 4 | 41 |
| 2015 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–29 | 4 | 22 |
| 2016 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 24–30 | 3 | 51 |
| 2017 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 24–28 | 3 | 20 |
| 2018 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23–28 | 2 | 11 |
| 2019 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 25–27 | 7 | 114 |
| 2020 A6 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 22–27 | 9 | 26 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Audi A6 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your A6, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Audi A6: questions
How much is a junk Audi A6 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete A6s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Audi A6s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Audi A6 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1999 A6 (217). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, electrical system and engine.
Which Audi A6 year has the most recalls?
The 1998 A6 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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