Used 2016 Audi A6 Consumer Reviews

Still a dream car after a 18 months....

Still loving it after all these months....18 to be exact, and still this A6 is a dream to drive, own and remains trouble free. Even after the first year and half, the car has all of the exuberance of new car ownership. All that has changed is that I "know" it and its capabilities and amenities better and driving out the driveway each morning is perhaps a little less thrilling and is now more of a long time, settled-in, best friend car-owner relationship. I have only one issue, and that is at times the Audi connect service (which enables you to go into many of the internet options, including navigation points entered from your home computer) sometimes requires me to re-enter my PIN and is every now and then slower than I would like (but these are minor and few and far between occurrences.) The only other thing that I have learned from time is that the front under-bumper spoiler IS LOW, and you have to be very careful about parking up against concrete parking stops. I had a major run-in with one, and it caused enough under bumper damage for me to take it to the body shop for (a not in-expensive) repair/replace. (This is user error, but users be aware.) The car sails on smoothly, responsively and with the same youthful eagerness that it did when I first drove it off the dealer's lot. I will most likely be keeping this 2016 A6 for several years, and my next car will be another Audi, probably an A6, with autonomous (self-driving) capabilities! The sad part of that will be missing out on the wonderful human driving experience that this current A6 provides.

First Audi, added another already.

I've been in the automotive manufacturing sector ( worked for a major transplant automotive manufacturer in the 80's and owned a supply company for 27 years ) so I've always had a love affair for great automobiles. I've admired the Audi's for a few years, so once I retired and not now tied to a major customer auto brand, I traded my Lexus LS for the A6. I was impressed with the style, handling, driving dynamics, quality of manufacturing, interior materials, fit and finish, fuel economy, and layout. After 10,000 miles, I'm still as pleased as with day 1. This car is a pleasure to drive, has a conservative style, lots of power from the 3.0, quiet and fun to drive. You must get used to watching your speed. You can find yourself approaching triple digits on the highway without realizing it. At first, I hated the pop-up info display, but have warmed up to it nicely. Once your all set with climate control, music, etc., you can allow it to disappear, and the looks of the dash is so streamlined compared to the huge screens on most other luxury vehicles. Good sized rear seating, and trunk for a car of this size. Really like the Google Maps on the huge screen. Slick to see Google Earth exactly where you are driving, the buildings, landmarks, and interesting things just beyond your street view as you drive down a highway. The wifi is a nice addition for the passenger to enjoy as well. The choices found in the on screen system for adjusting the lighting, door locking, driving dynamics, Climate Control, entertainment, etc. is great. My wife liked my A6 so much, she got the A8L. Update, 7/18: while we have traded the Audi’s for other vehicles , the A6 is still my favorite car I’ve ever owned. Reason for trading is I went back to work part time, and needed a less “flashy” car for my work. If times change, and Audi A6 will be back in my sights.

Still in the honeymoon phase

So far really enjoying the A6. It's the right size, looks terrific, a comfortable cruiser and the materials inside and out are top notch. It's really too early to comment about things like reliability, maintenance costs etc., but both my wife (the primary driver) and I feel good about the purchase. The A6 replaces a Q5 which was our first Audi and the ownership experience was stellar. After 6 months we're still enjoying the A6. No issues at all. A very solid car. The ride might be a little firm for some, as ours has the sport suspension, but I enjoy the sharp steering and handling that comes with it. One niggle is the placement of the HVAC controls. They sit very low on the center stack and are difficult to see and adjust while driving. Something used so frequently should be in a better location. One option is to set the system to AUTO and forget about it - But at times things need to be tweaked. Overall, a great car and deserving of the praise that's it's received. After 1 year we're still enjoying the A6. No issues at all as well as not creaks or rattles. We've taken two long road trips and got 30+ mpg's depending to the speed, terrain etc. It's a keeper. In June my 2016 A6 passed the 2 year mark. The car continues to impress. We've had zero issues with it with just routine service needed. The car doesn't have any creaks or rattles and still feels very solid. With the sport suspension and the ride being on the firm side I keep the tire pressures at the minimum recommended and it is a good balance between ride and handling. Overall a great car and a positive ownership experience. I'll take a look at the new gen 2019 when it comes out, although there are a couple of other cars on my radar as possible replacements.

The best luxury sedan

If you are looking for a sports sedan, than this is it. I have test driven all the German sedans (mid size) and the CTs, and this is by far the best. Fit and finish is exemplary. Ride is excellent and the transmission some how knows what you are thinking. I can go on and on, but really, if you are looking to purchase or lease one, you will not be sorry. Update after 41k miles....still zero issues and drives fantastic. Tires are showing their age but I think I should get another 8 or 9 k miles out of them. Brakes are little soft now but still no issues. Completely satisfied with the car. Update at 59,658 miles. Put new tires around 10k miles ago. Had to replace brake pads all around, still factory rotors. Returning car back after 36 months. Zero mechanical issues. Will be picking up newer A6 soon.

Techno Car

A great driving car. Handles well, great pick-up. For those of you who are technologically challenged, there is a lot to learn about many of the features of the car. We now have driven the car for about a year and are still bewildered by the technology offered by the vehicle. Nevertheless, it continues to be a wonderful car to drive. Have not much to report other than the car continues to perform admirably. Have figured out Cruise Control and bluetooth for phone and music, but navigation is still above my head. I purchased the service plan from the dealer (regular service paid for in advance to a designated amount of miles) and the extended warranty at the time of purchase (to 100,000 miles or 8? years. Have not needed more than regular service although I did need a new set of tires due to the lousy roads here in the Northeast US. Have now owned the car since 2016 (it is July 2021 as I write this note) and the car continues to have all of the excellent driving features described previously. No issues to report At about 86,000 miless the car began to burn oil. According to the dealer, it was a PCV value that went fautly. They have agreed to replace it free of charge.

Heaven on Wheels

It's been since October of 2016 and I'm still very much in love with my 2016 Audi A6 Supercharged Quattro Prestige. I became infatuated with the aesthetics, but the performance and well-appointed interior sold me. It was definitely a superior vehicle hands down, albeit pricier, worth most every penny. My initial criticism was that the interior plastic components are relatively delicate therefore I wouldn't recommend it for families with young children's wandering hands. My only criticisms so far would be that the transmission can be a little janky at times. In addition, I have had issues with the wear and tear of the tires plus some odd misshaping on the driver's seat. The "fuel rails" had to be replaced due to a recall. Make no mistake, this unassuming sedan is a rocket, particular in dynamic mode. It corners well even for being slightly nose heavy. Lastly, it's not so fuel thirsty despite its 333 hp supercharged V6. Nevertheless, I have to say, since acquiring the vehicle it hasn't lost much spunk. It's a winner hands down, however, I am highly anticipating the 2021 upgrades.

Can Handle all Kinds of Weather

First thing my wife said as we were driving in a rain storm, WOW this car handles the bad weather great. It just does everything well and with ease, you will notice how well everything in the Audi's function when you get into another car. I am surprised at the gas mileage, 32 on a 25 mile commute to work every day on a mix of highway and 2 lane hilly roads. Acceleration is great, friends shocked when I floor it. My second Audi, will be more.... Almost 4 years later and still a great car. Had one issue with a leaking water pump which the dealer took care of and they also took care of me. Kudos to Audi Of South Austin

Great car but worst MMI ever

I have had a lot of cars that I loved, but I have to put this one right at the top. It’s the perfect size for a luxury car, the interior feels upscale and the materials are high quality. I have the 3.0T and with that engine, it is very smooth and has a good amount of pep. Although I haven’t driven the 2.0T, I have to think it would feel somewhat underpowered, as this is a heavy car. It handles better than a luxury car should, and the Quattro AWD is very capable. The doors have a solid, heavy feel, and even the interior and exterior lighting looks upscale. Although looks are very subjective, I think the A6 is the best looking mid-sized luxury car in the class. Unfortunately, it seems like the designers spent ALL of their time on the quality and drivability and ZERO time on the MMI (multimedia interface). By FAR the worst designed system of any car I have been in, including inexpensive brands. The screen is a nice size and the navigation is clear and bright, and it’s great that it can display on the gauge cluster. However, It appears as if nobody tried the system before giving it the green light to be put into these cars. Nothing is laid out logically, many, many basic controls are either missing altogether or hidden within multiple menus. There are some default settings that can’t be changed that I can’t imagine anyone would ever want as the default. The in-car phone control is so clunky and awkward that it’s way faster and easier to use the controls right on the phone (which is unsafe and in most states illegal). The steering wheel controls can control about 50% of what they should. The one thing the system makes it really, really easy to do is overwrite a radio station memory slot, which means it happens probably 3 times a week by accident. If the rest of the car was anything less than 100% perfect, I would buy a different brand based solely on the garbage they call an MMI, but the car itself is so great that I’ll put up with that negative...and still give it 4 stars!

What a Car

This car handles like a sports car on the back roads. You would never know it is a mid sized car. I have a BMW Z and it is second fiddle to this car. Acceleration is quick and gas mileage is in low thirties driving 70 mph. What's not to like. Plenty of leg room in both front and back with a pretty good size trunk. The led headlamps are amazing. I have two other cars with HID, but no comparison. The car is just fun to drive and the driver assistance with lane tracking works great. It does tell you to put your hands on the steering wheel after about 15 seconds, but I just like checking it out. Before I purchased, I tried the E300 and the 535xi. The E300 was old fashioned, the acceleration was subpar and it did not feel as sharp in the handling. My wife was leaning towards the BMW 535XI until we drove the 3.0 A6. Then we drove them again and it was no contest. The BMW handling was nowhere as good as this A6. Loving it.

Great to drive. Very responsive.

This A6 is one of the smoothest rides I have had. Great acceleration and command of the road. A joy to drive. Great road handling. Some quirky things with electronics. Remote entry system and navigation system both have had components replaced under warranty. Service has been exceptional. Navigation database is often off regarding ETA. Outside temperature readings are often higher than reported outside temps. Told by service rep that it is probably due to engine temp affecting reading.

Audi Up

This is my second A6 and I will probably buy another. This is a great road car, very comfortable on long trips. The interior and electronics are top notch. Buy the audi care for the first four services. It will save you you a lot of money. Audi makes a great car that is fun to drive. This car is still great. No problems and going strong

Another reliable Audi A6

Have loved this car almost like my first Audi in 2002, since then I hav enjoyed 6 Audis and this one the best. I use regular fuel and average 29 mph easily around town and higher on the highway. I have gone 66,000 miles and no issues other than 1)replacing a stone damaged front windshield. ( not cheap especially with all the sensors and cameras tied to the mirror assembly up front) and 2) replacing the oem euro made Goodyear tires that were noisy after 10k miles.I put Continentals on and have enjoyed 55k miles so far on them The ventilated heated and cooled seats are a great feature and for safety the headlights and heads up display are excellent. The brake pads start with 10/10th of surface and after 66K miles I still have 8/10th left ! Local dealer service has been excellent as well.

Best car I've ever had.

Best car I've ever had.

Unpleasant Ownership Experience

Various electrical features operated intermittently/randomly, the transmission has poor/lurching upshift quality at less than full throttle (where it does better) for which we were told there is no update/repair, brakes deteriorated/warped very early and Audi refused warranty. Based on this experience, I am a "never again" for anything Audi/VW. Had MB...will head back to BMW.

Best Car I Have Owned

I purchased my 2016 Audi A6 Premium Plus 2.0T from Carvana. Upon delivery, the vehicle was everything I expected. The styling is elegant yet sporty. The fit and finish is impeccable. The ride is a perfect blend of sporty and luxury. The steering is flawless. It is extremely responsive but very soft. Some may not like the softness of the steering if they are looking for it to be more sporty. For me, it is a perfect blend of luxury and sportiness. The seats are very comfortable and seating position is perfect. The interior continues with the theme of luxury yet sporty. There is plenty of rear seat room for most adults. The technology is cutting edge for its time. The 4G hotspot, google earth maps, and connectivity are excellent for the price point. Many have complained about the MMI system but I found it to be easier to use than my 2016 Acura RDX and more comprehensive. I think Audi has won over a customer for life. Next on my bucket list is the A7.

Traded In My '14 For A New '16

For the first time in my life, did I decide to go Diesel. I had NO IDEA of the stats for cars equipped with Diesel Engines. i.e. I didn't know they have a higher value, higher (MUCH) higher gas mileage. I enjoyed my '14 A6 - THAT MUCH, that I just went and traded that in for a new '16. (Faster MMI/Console MUCH better resolution on the screen - that "techie" list goes on and on, though I have to admit, it's the "techie" stuff that sells me.) One final note: (Added 7/20/16) I know the Audi A6 3.0 liter Diesel is one of "those." (VW Diesel Engine Scam?) Not only do I _REALLY_ not place much concern on that issue, but Audi is making GOOD on the deal. I've already received "some" compensation (without EVEN asking for it) and according to the news/media there's more, a LOT more, coming BACK into my wallet. So after reading that last note, you can certainly see that Audi is a company that is "making good" on THIS customer's experience. Heck, and the car is even MORE 'techie' than my '14. Once you experience the safety Audi is building into these models using technology, you'll NEVER go back. It IS "The Audi" in my opinion that has the "most" bang for the buck when it comes to the built-in safety features of that car using technology. (Quick Example: Looking at the camera views when backing up, there is a portion of the screen that it APPEARS to be a camera that's sitting ~ 20 feet above the car so you can see ALL around the vehicle.) The "Adaptive Cruise" that will STOP YOU if you get too close to the car in front of you or the vehicle in front makes a sudden stop - your brakes WILL be applied and you will NOT hit the car in front of you. I assure you - there are 10's of other (safety) reasons Audi has built into this unit just not enough room here in this forum to share them all with you. There are just SO many other technical features built-into that vehicle and my writing I know cannot possibly do it enough justice. Bottom Line: I've owned MANY, practically a new one EACH year since '09 of higher value vehicles all 3 manufacturers come from Germany. Bar-None! If Audi keeps up doing what it's doing, I will have NOTHING but new Audis in my future purchasing plans for the next xx years. I TRULY enjoy the Audi twice as much as the "other" German car, and three times as much as the Bavarian.

LOVE MY CAR!!

I am 40 this year, a single mom, successful with a 7 yr old boy. This car is so safe, sexy, fast and comfortable! My heart skips a beat every time I see it!

Our 4th Audi

I just replaced my 2012 A6 Premium Plus with this 2016 A6 Prestige. Incredible performance and fun to drive. Got the sport package on both which lowers the car 22mm and stiffens the suspension but what a difference in handling!

Not bad, but still disappointed

Coming from 5-series BMW I see a few faults in this car: horrible gas mileage for a 2 liter engine! I'm getting about 12 mpg in traffic with rather conservative driving habits. Navigation system is OK, but certainly missing street routing and traffic display for local streets that I'm acostoumed to relay on for my daily commute. Engine vibration, while not a deal breaker, can be pretty annoying in stop and go traffic. Controls are less than intuitive (may be personal preference).

Good Buy

Audi A6 2.0T Premium Plus

Love It, Totally! I've had this car for 8 months now and could not love it more! 1 year in - I love it even more!

Audi review

Can't go wrong, but sometimes lurches forward after stopping, car turns off, then has a tendency to lurch forward when it starts again. ( eg...stop lights )

Third Time is NOT the Charm

This is my third A6. I loved my other two and actually went to a new dealership for the third and had a wonderfully helpful sales person. The third one is the best looking of my three and I was so ready to love it. I hate it. Literally, the worst car I have had since my first BMW 7 series. I bought the prestige model with all the technology packages including the heads up display and driver assist. Truly, almost nothing works right. I can't input addresses into the GPS, the brake assist never works, it rattles like the frame is not welded onto the frame, the phone system and voice activation never gets names rights and I constantly loose calls that I am able to keep when driving the same route in my wife's Mercedes. I have been on the phone with 'Audi Experience' no less than 20 times. I have been through endless fights with service where I can demonstrate what is not working, take screen shots and they admit they cannot fix it. The regional service rep was going to call his software guy in Germany except the guy was on vacation. I think I will need to look into 'lemon law' protection as this is intolerable. Going back to Mercedes or BMW. They are totally clueless. I went from being a loyal Audi fan to hating every day in the car. Buyer beware!

Love my A6 TDI

Had this car for a little over a year, no issues at all. I've put 40,000 miles on it in a short time. The diesel is fast, acceleration is fantastic, love the AWD, luxurious interior, comfortable and smooth ride and the fuel economy of the diesel engine. Fuel range on 1 tank of diesel is 650 miles and getting 38 MPG on the highway. This is my first Audi and certainly won't be my last.

blistering acceleration but with unreliable

We purchased our 2016 3.0T prem plus A6 in June, 2016. A month later, the in dash screen went dark and only would powered up again after turning the car off and restarting after 15 minutes. This happened again every 5-6 months. Dealers said they could not replicate the issue. In March 2018, the car stalled on a busy highway, completely locked up and luckily we were not harmed. The steven creek dealership kept it for 3 days and said they could not replicate the problem. I turned off the auto start system, the transmission started to lurch and engine speed can rumble at low speed as if it might stall again intermittently. Given that our 2008 A4, 2011 A6, 2011 Q5 were burning 1 qt of oil every 5000miles was somehow we were told that this was 'normal,' and the eventual diesel gate (the former VW CEO has been charged with defrauding VW customers and the US), we have decided to get rid of this Audi A6 and leave the VW/Audi brand altogether because we value our lives.

First Audi

I bought this Audi after extensive research and driving A4's as rentals. I had a poor impression of Audi in the past. When I drove the first one I was surprised how fast I found myself driving without even noticing, no noise, no fuss, just effortless acceleration. (previous car had 370 hp). Audi is a car you discover slowly. And the more you drive it, the more you enjoy it. I would start with complaints first: at this level, the car is missing some basic equipment found on much cheaper vehicles: rear cross traffic alert, Apple/Android Car Play. I think the windshield chips a bit too easy and so is the paint. The Bose sound system is good but not outstanding. My previous Genesis had a better sound(Lexicon). The electronics are somewhat fussy and distracting. But when it comes to driving pleasure and performance, this car is outstanding, it moves so fast with such ease, it's quiet, planted on the road like it is on rails. It has an intrinsic elegance and a remarkable presence. Update: almost a year later, I keep enjoying this car more and more. Long trips are a breeze. Passing other vehicles or merging on highway is super easy and fun. No malfunction. Bose sounds better after some adjustments. Audi added another year of free internet access. Comfort and quietness are excellent. Complaints: the screen that comes out of the dash is a gimmick, I worry the mechanism will brake in the future. Also the kill engine at stops is very annoying, this is what one of my first cars used to do, only it won't start when pressing the gas pedal. Brings back stressful memories :-).

Beautiful Car!

I bought my 2016 Audi A6 Prestige with 12000 miles as an Audi Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle. The warranty is great and the original owner purchased the select care package (good for 4 years maintenance) which carried over to me! The car is one sweet ride! It looks fantastic, is sleek, quick, and loaded with tech sure to please the tech-savvy driver. I'm very pleased with my deal and can't say enough about the customer experience at the Greenville, SC Audi dealership. I highly recommend this vehicle...it's a blast to drive!

Brake problems at 18000 miles requiring rotors etc

The internet search will reveal continuing, long-term problems with the brakes, requiring rotors to be replaced, after 10k miles. Read it! My used car from high end dealer had probs and they told me that I had actually ridden the brakes so hard in my 1500 miles put on that they were actually cut thru. I am 70 and drove only to the store and once to Sedona, AZ Service Mgr said that would have done it!!!! Crooks. Still, the brake system is highly flawed.

What you really need to know before you buy

I have two major issues with the A6. First is the extremely annoying stop-start of the engine each time you stop the car for a traffic light, stop sign, heavy traffic, etc. You can turn off the feature if you remember to do so each time you get into the car, but you will often forget. Even with the feature turned off you can "feel" the engine thinking of turning off. I absolutely hate this feature and will not buy another vehicle with it. The second issue relates to the very low feature of the tires. There are only a few inches between the road and rim. I've had two blow outs because of the narrow space between road and rim. One blowout was from hitting a curb and another from a pot hole. Both situations would not have happened with regular height tires. At about $300 a replacement, this is a very expensive problem.

Best car I've ever bought!

Hands down this is the finest vehicle I've ever purchased. An absolute joy to drive in town or road trips.

2016 A6 2.0L Quattro Premium Plus

Update 4/13/21 - 52,500 miles. Had a leaky coolant expansion tank hose where nylon was split at a connector where it connects to another coolant assembly on top of the engine. The entire piece with an attached formed hose cost $14.50 and replaced it myself. Fit and finish and its quiet cabin continue to impress. Getting an itch to get a 2014-2016 Mercedes E350 4Matic sport. Purchased it in Sep 2019 with 46K miles from its original owner. After owning a 2013 A4 for 5 months, due to cramped interior of A4, moved to this A6. It has the base 18" wheels. I have read that 19" and 20" wheels make the ride harder. With these 18" 45 profile tires, I feel the ride is where it needs to be. It is quiet and moves well with its 2.0L 4 cylinder engine. Its MPG drops during cold months driving more than you would expect. No complaint so far.

Naughty Audi!!

It’s great!! It’s AWD and when you get to play with the gears….S stands for SLEEK and SLIDIN!! It’s so fast with an 8 speed transmission paddles to shift or use the manual option. I’m just reaching 94,000 miles and this car is just being now being broke in. Looking forward to the next 94,000, should be a great time. And best yet this Audi is going to my daughters on her golden birthday!! 12/16/23

You pay way for way overpriced Honda Accord

I got this car all excited by the Audi name. First, the engine is very loud, even when you close the windows you can still hear the engine, comparing it to my wife's MB E350, huge difference. The ride is rough, even on the most comfortable setting, especially if you sit in the backseat. Everytime we go out as a family, the kids would run to my wife's car. I am really disappointed at the infotainement system. Search and scrolling through the setting is so antique, I wish they can learn from Tesla or Volve how to make the infotainment system user friendly: easy to use and attractive. I don't think I will be keeping the car beyond its waranty, God knows what else Audi was misleading the customers in their products.

Sports Luxury

Luxurious ride with good handling. I'm used to driving a sports car and while it's no sports car it is very enjoyable to drive.

Audi A6

Nice car

Test drive before you buy

It's very noisy on a highway and harsh ride

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Awesome Audi

Great car! Love the feel behind the wheel and it's a lot of fun to drive. Only downside is cost of ownership. Can only get about 30,000 miles out of a set of tires and I am not an aggressive driver.

A6

Love this car the perfect mix between sport and luxury. Very quiet from road noise

Great car

The car is amazing

From caddy to Audi

Great car, worth the drive to Georgia from Ohio to purchase. The whole process was very easy.

Hidden tiger

A visual esthetic high performance car. Update 2018 Sadly, I had to trade in the car for a Q7. Though there were no issues with the car itself, my surfboard wax was ruining the leather seats. Thus, the switch to a suv. The Q7 has the same motor as the A6 but not as quick or eyecatching.

2016 Audi

It is a gorgeous car

Audi A6 3.0 supercharged

Beautiful car, rides, and drives like a dream and really fast.