Model year guide

2010 Audi A6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Audi A6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 32 on record.

2010 Audi A6 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Audi A6 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints17
Combined22 mpg
Typical price$16,803

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 Audi A6 recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V427000 · 22/06/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original eq…

Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes r…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V004000 · 04/01/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additiona…

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air …

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V382000 · 01/06/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zo…

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Audi A6 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 17 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.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

2010 Audi A6 MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,450

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Audi A6 worth?

Low
$12,600
Typical price
$16,803
High
$20,000

From 31 comparable 2010 Audi A6 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Audi A6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,100
Total$28,350
Per mile$0.38

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,803) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,692), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Audi A6 trims & engines on record

Trims
3.0T Premium quattro · 3.2 Premium · quattro Premium Plus · quattro Prestige · Prestige, quattro Premium
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 299 hp · 3.2L 6-cyl 265 hp · 4.2L 8-cyl 350 hp

2010 Audi A6 vehicles on record

2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB5AN059776 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB6AN008528 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUKGAFB7AN054514 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.2 PremiumWAUEKAFB5AN046861 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUKGAFB4AN047889 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB9AN068853 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.2 PremiumWAUEKAFB5AN060145 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUKGAFB4AN017131 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFBXAN053455 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB7AN043272 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB9AN034962 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB8AN026867 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB4AN069280 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.2 PremiumWAUEKAFB4AN010191 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUKGAFBXAN070867 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB0AN033344 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.2 PremiumWAUEKAFB1AN051944 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUKGAFB8AN057907 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFBXAN023596 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUFGAFB9AN004098 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUKGAFB7AN052827 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.0T Premium quattroWAUKGAFB9AN046432 2010 Audi A6 3.2 PremiumWAUEKAFB1AN065746 2010 Audi A6 2010 Audi A6 3.2 PremiumWAUEKAFB8AN037104

Other Audi A6 model years

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

2010 Audi A6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Audi A6 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Audi A6. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi A6?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, seat belts, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Audi A6 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Audi A6 at about 22 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2010 Audi A6 worth?

Comparable 2010 Audi A6 listings run roughly $12,600–$20,000, typically around $16,803 (from 31 vehicles).

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