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2014 Audi A6 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
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 66% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 7 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 27%).
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.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2014 compares with other Audi A6 years
Of the 7 Audi A6 years with enough complaints to score, the 2014 is the 2nd-best on engine and transmission share (32%). The worst is the 2016 (59%), the best the 2020 (12%). By volume, the 2014 drew 41 complaints (11 drivetrain), against 52 for the 2013 and 22 for the 2015.
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The rest of the picture on the 2014 Audi A6
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 11 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2014 Audi A6 engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2014 Audi A6 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture…
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is…
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 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin…
1 other recall on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. 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%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Audi A6?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2014 Audi A6 is steering: 8 of 41 complaints (20%) name it, followed by air bags (7) and fuel/propulsion system (6). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 32% of the relevant total.
Is the 2014 Audi A6 reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 32% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 66% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 7 Audi A6 years we score, it ranks 2nd-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Audi A6?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2014 Audi A6 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling: cooling system), 17V781000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), 17V002000 (engine and engine cooling: cooling system). 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. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/audi-a6
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