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Reliability Database
Audi

A6

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.2)
4 Generations
8 Engines Rated
1,587 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended 4 caution

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 C5
1 engine
573 complaints 🔥 27 ☠ 1
4.2L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
→
2005-2011 C6
1 engine
469 complaints 🔥 7
3.1L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.8)
→
2012-2018 C7
3 engines
339 complaints 🔥 6
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.2)
→
2019-2025 C8
3 engines
206 complaints 🔥 1
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
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