Does the 2017 Audi A6 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi A6, including Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2017 Audi A6 problems?

Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are air bags (6), steering (5), engine (4), lane departure (2).

How much does a 2017 Audi A6 cost to own for 5 years?

About $54,339 over 5 years ($906/month) at an estimated $18,250 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2017 Audi A6

The 2017 Audi A6 earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 63/100. Expect about $54,339 to own it for five years, or $906 a month. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 20 complaints.

Recalls: 3
Complaints: 20
5-yr cost: $54k
MPG (EPA): 28

Fair

Ownership Score

2017 Audi A6 vs nearby years

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3 recalls may apply

For the 2017 Audi A6. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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.
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.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $18,250 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$54,339

$906/month · $0.91/mile

Depreciation	$5,198
Insurance (national avg.)	$16,200
Fuel / charging	$7,180
Maintenance	$11,488
Repairs	$7,200
Loan interest	$4,978
Taxes & fees	$2,095

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Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

20 complaints

Air Bags6
Steering5
Engine4
Unknown Or Other2
Lane Departure2
Electrical System2

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 5 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2017 Audi A6 4 DR AWD

What to check on a used 2017 Audi A6

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Airbags
- The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
- Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.
Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Audi A6 a good car to buy?: The 2017 Audi A6 earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 63/100. Expect about $54,339 to own it for five years, or $906 a month. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 20 complaints.
Does the 2017 Audi A6 have recalls?: NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi A6, including Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2017 Audi A6 problems?: Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are air bags (6), steering (5), engine (4), lane departure (2).
How much does a 2017 Audi A6 cost to own for 5 years?: About $54,339 over 5 years ($906/month) at an estimated $18,250 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.