Table 1 shows five common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2016 Audi A6. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Engine Noise problems | |
| Coolant Leaking problems | |
| Cooling System Pump problems |
The water pump on my 2016 Audi A6 has failed multiple times prematurely. The first water pump failed at 36,965 miles in may 2019. That repair was covered under an extended warranty I purchased. The second water pump failed around 83,000 miles in September 2025, and Audi is now quoting me $2,350 out Read details...
My wife was slowing this car down to make a right turn on a busy expressway, after she made the turn, the engine suddenly shut off and the 'stop/start deactivated manually restart your car" light came on. Read details...
Vehicle has shut off while driving. Vehicle has shut off while at a stop light; would not immediately restart. Fiddled with the gears, put in park. Got vehicle to start after about 30-60 seconds. 30-60 seconds is a significant amount of time at a stop light that has just turned green. Read details...