Model year guide

2009 Audi A6 Avant

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Audi A6 Avant is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2009 Audi A6 Avant — representative photo
Representative photo

2009 Audi A6 Avant at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints21
Combined21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Audi A6 Avant recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Audi A6 Avant.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2009 Audi A6 Avant common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2009 Audi A6 Avant MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classMidsize Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume34 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Audi A6 Avant costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 is an executive car manufactured by the German company Audi since 1994. Now in its sixth generation, the successor to the Audi 100 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, and is available in saloon and estate configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant. Audi's internal numbering treats the A6 as a continuation of the Audi 100 lineage, with the initial A6 designated as a member of the C4-series, followed by the C5, C6, C7, C8 and the C9. The related Audi A7 is essentially a Sportback (liftback) version of the C7-series and C8-series A6 but is marketed under its own separate identity and model designation.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2009 Audi A6 Avant vehicles on record

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2009 Audi A6 Avant — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Audi A6 Avant have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2009 Audi A6 Avant. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A6 Avant?

Across all 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Audi A6 Avant get?

The 2009 Audi A6 Avant has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.