Model year guide

2017 Audi A6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Audi A6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2017 Audi A6 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Audi A6 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints19
Combined28 mpg
Typical price$31,577

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2017 Audi A6 recalls 3

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail NHTSA Campaign #19V035000 · 16/01/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #18V370000 · 04/06/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Seat Belts:pretensioner NHTSA Campaign #16V955000 · 29/12/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may…

Fix: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.

2017 Audi A6 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
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.
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.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2017 Audi A6 MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,700

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

What's a 2017 Audi A6 worth?

Low
$23,998
Typical price
$31,577
High
$40,998

From 6 comparable 2017 Audi A6 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Audi A6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,300
Total$17,800
Per mile$0.24

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 ($31,577) with the same model 5 model-years older ($27,277), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Audi A6 trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium · quattro Premium Plus · quattro Premium · quattro Competition Prestige · quattro Prestige
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 252 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 340 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 333 hp

2017 Audi A6 vehicles on record

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Other Audi A6 model years

2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

2017 Audi A6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Audi A6 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Audi A6?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, engine, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi A6 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Audi A6 at about 28 mpg combined (24 city / 34 highway).

How much is a 2017 Audi A6 worth?

Comparable 2017 Audi A6 listings run roughly $23,998–$40,998, typically around $31,577 (from 6 vehicles).

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