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2014 Audi A6 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
32%
11 of 34 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2014 Audi A6. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 32% of relevant complaints.

Better than 67% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).

Excludes 7 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 27%).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026
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Does the 2014 Audi A6 have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 11 of 34 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A6 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (32%). For comparison, the 2013 scores 57%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
11
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
41
this model year
Fires reported
0
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
4
1 crashes · 0 injuries

Complaints by component

STEERING8 · 20%
AIR BAGS7 · 17%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 · 15%
ENGINE5 · 12%
SERVICE BRAKES4 · 10%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3 · 7%

The years either side

2010
too few complaints
2011
too few complaints
2012
57%
28 of 59
2013
57%
20 of 52
2014
32%
11 of 41
2015
too few complaints
2016
59%
26 of 51
2017
too few complaints
2018
too few complaints
2019
35%
40 of 114
2020
12%
4 of 33
2021
35%
9 of 26
2022
too few complaints
2023
too few complaints

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

ENGINE07/22/2026
On XXX my 2014 Audi A6 failed to accelerate on a parkway. An EPC light appeared. I restarted. It reappeared and car was slow and shaky. I took right to nearest Audi dealership. The next day, they sent this video, admitting a common problem, and suggesting full engine replacement. [XXX] I have contacted Audi of Am…
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM03/04/2025
I purchased a 2014 Audi A6 2.0T Quattro premium plus on November 15, 2024 with 99,141 miles. I got the 14 day dealership extended warranty, which covered powertrain systems. After 3 days of driving exactly 103 miles the oil light came on my dashboard telling me that the oil was low. I immediately brought it back to the…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING01/02/2024
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A6. The contact stated that he became aware that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal oil consumption. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure, but an oil consumption test was not performed on the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-68 MPH, the EPC and the chec…

Three of 11 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on the 2014 Audi A6 (4)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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 se…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 A…

This does not say whether a particular car has an open, unrepaired recall. That depends on the VIN.

Before you buy a 2014 Audi A6

Questions people ask about the 2014 Audi A6

Does the 2014 Audi A6 have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 11 of 34 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A6 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (32%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Audi A6?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns on the 2014 Audi A6. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Audi A6 years are better?

Among the Audi A6 years we track, the 2020 (12%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2014 (32%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.

Should I buy a 2014 Audi A6?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2014 Audi A6 shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle.