2012 Audi A6 engine problems
16 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 Audi A6, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The vehicle is having unintended episodes of acceleration. They occur while stopped or at reduced speeds such as pulling to a stop or parking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly reduced speed to approximately 15 MPH and an unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to audi north atlanta (11505 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga) where it was diagnosed that the engine cylinders failed. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle later experienced frequent failures to start and was taken back to the dealer where it was again diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Audi A6
- Air bags 16 complaints