2017 AUDI A6 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 AUDI A6 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air bag and seat belt pretensioner functionality due to multiple recall campaigns. There are no complaints indicating mechanical or performance problems for this model year.
Six recalls affect various safety systems on the vehicle primarily involving air bag deployment and fuel rail integrity. The recalls address potential defects that could increase injury risk in collisions or fire hazards due to fuel leaks.
Recalls- Air bags and seat belt pretensioners. NHTSA recall 16V955000 affects 5,947 vehicles. Defects involve driver and passenger frontal air bags, side/window air bags, and seat belt pretensioners that may fail to deploy or activate properly, increasing risk of occupant injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the affected components free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory applies.
- Fuel rail leak. NHTSA recall 19V035000 covers 74,881 vehicles. Left and right fuel rails may leak fuel, creating a fire risk if ignited. Audi will replace the fuel rails at no cost to owners. No immediate driving restrictions are issued.
- Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) sensor. NHTSA recall 18V370000 involves 139,249 vehicles. Stress or wear on the body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat can cause the PODS control module to malfunction, potentially preventing the passenger air bag from deploying properly. Dealers will install a repair kit free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory applies.
Owners facing repeated or unresolved repairs related to these recalls may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney familiar with lemon law claims can provide guidance on potential remedies.
2017 AUDI A6 Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
220077
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 AUDI A6
74881 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
2017 AUDI A6
139249 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 AUDI A6
5947 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.