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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.

Best years to target

2015 91 · 2014 89 · 2016 87

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.

202664/100
Too New

4 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 1 recalls

202164/100
Caution

15 complaints · 11 recalls

202064/100
Caution

24 complaints · 9 recalls

201964/100
Caution

113 complaints · 7 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 2 recalls

201764/100
Caution

20 complaints · 3 recalls

201687/100
Buy

51 complaints · 3 recalls

201591/100
Buybest year

21 complaints · 4 recalls

201489/100
Buy

40 complaints · 4 recalls

201364/100
Caution

52 complaints · 6 recalls

201264/100
Caution

59 complaints · 8 recalls

201164/100
Caution

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.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Audi A6 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Audi A6 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.