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The executive Audi, a long-wheelbase saloon and Avant wagon pairing air-suspended comfort with serious straight-line pace.
Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Audi A6 is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 180 to 340 horsepower, achieving up to 33 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with AWD and FWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 2 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.
Years
1994 - present
Power
180 - 340 hp
Best MPG
33 MPG
NHTSA
5★ overall
2018 Recalls
2 campaigns
Complaints
2 filed
01At a glance
| Topic | Audi A6 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power range | 180 - 340 hp | 5 powertrains verified |
| EPA fuel economy | 25 - 33 MPG | Combined cycle, best trim |
| Safety rating | 5★ overall (2026) | Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★ |
| Recalls (2018) | 2 | Open NHTSA safety campaigns |
| Complaints (2018) | 2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Diesel | AWD, FWD drivetrains |
| Generations indexed | 2 | Each with full spec sheet |
| Dimensions (latest) | 4939 x 1886 x 1457 mm | L x W x H, 2924 mm wheelbase |
02Crash protection
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
| 2026 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2025 | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
| 2025 | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
| 2025 | NR | NR | NR | NR | 0 |
| 2024 | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
| 2024 | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
| 2022 | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
| 2021 | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
| 2021 | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings
03Active safety
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.
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.
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.
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.
05Pick your year
2018 – present
2011 – 2018
05Generation comparison matrix
| Specification | A6 C82018 – present (4K) | A6 C72011 – 2018 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output | 245 – 340 hp | 180 – 300 hp |
| EPA Fuel Economy | Up to 33 MPG combined | Up to 33 MPG combined |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 5.1s | 5.6s |
| Exterior Dimensions | 4939 × 1886 × 1457 mm | 4915 × 1874 × 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2924 mm | 2912 mm |
| Powertrains Verified | 3 trims | 2 trims |
| Full Specs | View spec sheet | View spec sheet |
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The 2018 Audi A6 has 2 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.
Across verified powertrains, the A6 achieves 25 to 33 MPG combined (EPA cycle).
Power ranges from 180 hp to 340 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol, Diesel fuel types.
The 2026 A6 earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 5). It has earned 5 stars in 11 tested model years.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file for the 2018 model year, most frequently involving ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS.
We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1994 to the present.
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