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Audi A6: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2015 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
4 complaints · 0 recalls
1 complaints · 1 recalls
15 complaints · 11 recalls
24 complaints · 9 recalls
113 complaints · 7 recalls
2 complaints · 2 recalls
20 complaints · 3 recalls
51 complaints · 3 recalls
21 complaints · 4 recalls
40 complaints · 4 recalls
52 complaints · 6 recalls
59 complaints · 8 recalls
19 complaints · 3 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2015?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2015 Audi A6’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Audi A6 head-to-head →