2011 Audi A6 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2011 Audi A6 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Audi A6 at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway).

Q: How much is a 2011 Audi A6 worth?

Comparable 2011 Audi A6 listings run roughly $11,495–$26,800, typically around $21,523 (from 30 vehicles).

2011 Audi A6 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints19

Combined24 mpg

Typical price$21,523

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

2011 Audi A6 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 Audi A6.

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.

2011 Audi A6 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 19 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.

Seats

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2011 Audi A6 MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg

City21 mpg

Highway30 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,150

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

What's a 2011 Audi A6 worth?

Low

$11,495

Typical price

$21,523

High

$26,800

From 30 comparable 2011 Audi A6 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Audi A6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750

Depreciation (5 yrs)$14,550

Total$30,300

Per mile$0.40

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 ($21,523) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,968), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.