general problems of the 2016 Audi A6

Six problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2016 Audi A6. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Audi A6 based on all problems reported for the 2016 A6.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2024

Engine area of car caught fire with ignition off.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of motive power and stalled. During the failure the message electric power control "epc" was displayed. The vehicle was later towed the local dealer who diagnosed that the electric wiring harness located in the engine compartment had failed due to moisture intrusion and the harness along with an internal computer needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2024

I took the vehicle into a repair shop because the check engine light is on. I was advised that the water pump is leaking and it needs to be replaced along with the thermostat. The turbo charger assembly also needs to be replaced. Both of these items appear to be deficient and were listed under recent recalls on similar Audi vehicles and this VIN was not included in either recall. However, it appears to be a similar concern and should be resolved by the manufacturer.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated the emergency lights were illuminated. The vehicle loss coolant and overheated. The stop immediately message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine coolant housing assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2016

Got a warning light that adaptive cruise and braking were not available. According to the service dept. There was a seam in the body that was not welded properly in the manufacturing process. I have 6500 miles on my car. They said that water was leaking in on electrical modules. This problem happens while driving.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2016

Vehicle stumbles and cuts off at a few moments of idling. It has also lost power and the gained it back moments later at rapid pace.


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