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Model Year Problem Record

Audi A6 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Audi A6: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

114Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
7Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System84 complaints

84 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V153000, 22V155000, 22V861000.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems23 complaints

23 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V900000, 26V125000.

Power Train15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V601000.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V159000.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V153000Reported March 19, 2020 - 5,471 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 5,471 vehicles across all affected models.

21V159000Reported March 10, 2021 - 3,421 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 3,421 vehicles across all affected models.

22V155000Reported March 14, 2022 - 47,238 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 47,238 vehicles across all affected models.

22V861000Reported November 21, 2022 - 50,883 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 50,883 vehicles across all affected models.

23V601000Reported August 25, 2023 - 7,499 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 7,499 vehicles across all affected models.

25V900000Reported December 19, 2025 - 356,894 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 356,894 vehicles across all affected models.

26V125000Reported March 4, 2026 - 1,620 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 1,620 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20196
20205
20216
202221
202351
202413
20253
20269
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.