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Audi A6 Avant 2013

The 2013 Audi A6 Avant has a 2.4 L engine. 4 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.

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Specs

Engine
2,370 cc
5
Cylinders5
Length417 mm (16.4 in)
Width1,101 mm
Curb weight1,670 kg (3,682 lb)
Seats5

Specs: average of the cars of this model first registered in 2013 in the Netherlands (RDW vehicle register).

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Recalls

4 campaigns🇨🇦 CA dataTransport Canada

It may not apply to vehicles sold in your country. Check with your VIN at the source.

Electrical 2018174 · 2018-04-11 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the electric coolant pump could experience a short circuit and/or overheat. A short circuit or overheating of the pump could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will unplug the electric coolant pump and update the coolant pump software to mitigate the risk of fire as an interim measure. When parts become available, dealers will replace the electric coolant pump, and install an updated coolant pump software.

Fuel System 2017611 · 2017-12-06 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, the fuel line may weaken and leak over time due to an issue during the manufacturing process. This could result in a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected fuel line.

Engine 2017002 · 2017-01-04 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the coolant pump could become blocked by debris from the cooling system. This could lead to the pump overheating and could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software which deactivates the power supply to the coolant pump if the pump becomes blocked with debris. The driver will be notified of the blocked coolant pump through the illumination of the Electronic Power Control (EPC) lamp.

Fuel System 2016429 · 2016-09-02 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, the under hood fuel hose may degrade, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the under hood fuel hose and the in-tank fuel pump.

On the road

Cars of this model first registered in 2013, from official registers. Each figure belongs to its country.

🇳🇱 Vehicle register, Netherlands

808 still registered

2% with an open recall

Average list price when new: 69,982 € (Dutch taxes included) · RDW, CC0

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2025-11-19 · NHTSA

When the turn signal is activated to go RIGHT, the turn indicator flashes LEFT (both the arrow on the instrument panel and the exterior lights). Since the driver is not consciously looking at the dash, this causes an unexpected lane change and dangerous (and illegal) lane change. There are no warning lights that there…

AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2025-09-28 · NHTSA

IT WAS RECENTLY BEGAN TO LEAK FUEL FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE CLOSE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THEN THE WHOLE CABIN SPECIALLY IN THE FRONT WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO HAVE BAD VIBRATION DURING REVERSED, AND IDLE, ALSO WHEN THE AC IS ON. THEN THERES THE AIRBAG FOR THE PASSENGER, THE LIGHT IS ON, IT USED TO SAY '"OFF" THE…

TIRES 2024-11-12 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6 equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Solus Majesty, Tire Size: 245/45/VR18, DOT Number: 127W2YCJ9. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken for maintenance and the independent mechanic observed that the driver's and passenger’s side front tires tread was separating from the t…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2023-08-25 · NHTSA

My sunroof exploded on the expressway and caused the glass to shatter both inside the vehicle sunroof vent and the exterior sunroof

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE 2023-05-13 · NHTSA

I had my coolant system repaired before I found out there was a recall now my thermostat went bad. My brakes need to be replaced too much and my screw for my radio and system display stopped working every time you change fees it pops

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2023-01-05 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that after returning to the parked vehicle, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The contact stated that the temperature gauge and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact performed a diagnostic …

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2022-01-12 · NHTSA

Steering Rack Assist has a recall for my car because my steering locked up. Audi replaced the recall part two times. the first didnt work after the second time it works but now they cant reset the check engine lights, TPMS, Steering Fault do not drive it says, ECS Fualt, Stability Fault, Child Safety Lock Fault etc. D…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2021-09-24 · NHTSA

I start getting coolant leak and it was at Audi dealership. Nothing was done just today get biger leak and took to shop and they say my water pump is broken. I think this is part of Audi A6 2013 water oump problems. Need to fix it

ENGINE 2021-01-27 · NHTSA

OVER HEATING CAUSED BY THERMOSTAT STICKING. THIS PROBLEM WAS COMMON ON THE 2.0 AUDI A6 WHICH WAS RECALL. THE CAR OVERHEATS EVERY TIME I DRIVE. ALSO, I HAD A SPARK PLUG END IP IN THE CYLINDER CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INNER WALL OF THE ENGINE.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2020-11-20 · NHTSA

CAR IS LEAKING & BURNING OIL AND IS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OPEN SHORT TO GROUND I ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 MONTHS THE FUEL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING MY ENGINE LIGHT & MY EPIC LIGHT IS ON SMOKE IS COMING COMING FROM THE ENGINE & THE ENGINE IS SHAKING ROUGHLY & THESE ARE SOME OF THE RECALLS BUT THERE SAYING THE RECALLS HAV…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2020-11-19 · NHTSA

MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AND OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE MY FUEL SYSTEM IS MESSING UP. ALSO I'M HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE OPEN GROUND OR SHORT TO GROUND CIRCUIT .

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2020-09-23 · NHTSA

I OWN A 2013 AUDI A6 AROUND 77K MILES. I GOT THE CEL AND BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER. THERE IS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLANT VALUE THAT IS PART OF THE COOLING SYSTEM AND OBVIOUSLY, THAT COMPONENT ALSO HELPS KEEP THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE IN CHECK. THE ISSUE WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART IS THE VALVE MALFUNCTIONS CAUSI…

All 40 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2013 Audi A6 Avant have?
The 2013 Audi A6 Avant has a 2.4 L engine.
Does the 2013 Audi A6 Avant have recalls?
4 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Electrical (2018-04-11).
What are the common problems of the 2013 Audi A6 Avant?
40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Air Bags.

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