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2016 Audi A6

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

9.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,317

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2019024 · manufacturer campaign 24DP

17 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: A6 2016–2017 · A7 2016–2017 · A8 2015–2017 · Q7 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails.

Why it matters

Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the left and right fuel rails replaced.

8,631 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018365 · manufacturer campaign 74D5

6 July 2018

Transport Canada lists: A6 2016–2018 · A7 2016–2018 · RS 7 2016–2018 · S6 2016–2018 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the passenger occupant detection system can cause illumination of the airbag warning light and the airbag system may not properly classify the front passenger. In the event of a crash, the airbag system may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury to a front passenger.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a passenger occupant detection system repair kit.

2,672 vehicles affected in CanadaCarRecalls Audit

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 46% of 193 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
211 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2016 Audi A6. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Audi A6 get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Audi A6 at 9.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 211 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Audi A6 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,317 in fuel, producing roughly 3,453 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.