2011 Audi A6 problems
The 2011 Audi A6 has 26 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (46%) concerns air bags. After that come electrical system (12%) and seats (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 46% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 injury reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2011 ranks 21st most-complained-about out of 22 model years of the Audi A6 with enough data (13 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 audi a6. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, when he crashed (t-boned) another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact sustained injuries on his 2 lower disc and required surgery and also had back surgery. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle was loss. The manufacturer had been informed of failure.
Audi a8 2011 - issue regarding on/off switch we have a new a8. The on/off switch is next to the gear shift level on the console between the front seats. Our dog - a 16 lb bichon - climbed between the seats from the back to sit on the passenger seat. As the dog crossed the center console he stepped on the on/off button shutting off the car which caused a loss of steering and brakes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had exploded. The failure was related to the wheel rim which exhibited a hole that was described as the size of a fist. The contact called the police and roadside assistance, who replaced the defective tire with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the spare tire was replaced with a new tire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. The contact stated that when the vehicle is on a hill of more than 30 degrees, the vehicle rolled forward 3-5 feet when going into reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told that the vehicle was functioning as designed. If the vehicle rolled forward 10 feet, the vehicle would shut down to protect the transmission. The manufacturer stated they would not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 7,000. Updated 03/12/13
Rear seatbacks (rigid plastic) is open at the top on passenger and driver side seats. This is an audi design defect and safety concern to rear seat passengers in an accident. Velcro adhesive does not work. The connectors at the top were either missing or not installed correctly.