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2017 Audi A6 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Audi A6.

3
recalls
20
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Audi A6 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail

NHTSA campaign 19V035000 · reported January 16, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 74,881 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
The fix
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification

NHTSA campaign 18V370000 · reported June 4, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 139,249 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Seat belts: pretensioner · Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module · Air bags: side/window · Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V955000 · reported December 29, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 5,947 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 27, 2026 · Steering

My power steering went out & then all of a suffen I was driving & my steering wheel would not move my wheels

Dec 26, 2024 · Unknown or other

Frequent motor mounts failure, and leakage of hydraulic fluid from both left and right mounts. Motor mounts failure have occurred about three times in the last four years. After some online research and reading, found out that other newer Audi owners are having a similar issues with their mount amounts at low mileage…

Jun 25, 2024 · Engine

Engine mounts failed. They are fluid damped and the seals failed and leaked and now the motor is sitting loose in a metal on metal condition with the mounts collapsed. Additionally the manifold and timing chain cover leaks. Additionally the water pump failed. This is all on a car with <75k miles. Problems have been…

Oct 10, 2023 · Steering

There is an issue with the power steering control module that causes a lot of error codes to populate. Many of the codes are generic and hard to diagnose, even with Audi certified diagnostic equipment/tools. When this code initially presented, ~9 months ago, there was a red steering wheel light on the dash. I found a…

Sep 9, 2023 · Lane departure

Passengers side blind spot warning system is intermittent working. Vehicle fails to register tractor trailer and cars on a random basis. Dealer states no codes, however it won’t show codes or an issue if it isn’t aware there is a vehicle present. Offered video proof of sensor not working properly, dealer still refused…

A6 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 44110
2015 42220
2016 35102
2017 32000
2018 21101
2019 711421
2020 92600

Across all years, the 2000 A6 has the most complaints (148). All Audi A6 years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Audi A6, the most recent reported on January 16, 2019 (Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi A6?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (6 complaints), followed by steering (5).
How many 2017 Audi A6 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 20 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 27, 2026.