2017 Audi A6 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $22,000–$32,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
Kestrel Take
A handsome, understated luxury sedan with a beautiful interior and standard Quattro AWD — the A6 (2.0T or 3.0T supercharged) feels solid and refined. It's a used Audi, so budget for carbon, cooling, and (on the 3.0T) supercharger-related service. A documented A6 with full history is a classy, capable car; a cheap neglected one is a risk. Buy on records, verify the specific engine's health, and keep a repair fund.
Known Issues for the 2017 Audi A6
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
The supercharged V6 can have cooling and supercharger-related issues; verify service and check for leaks. The 2.0T is simpler.
Repair cost range: $300-$2,500
DI engines carbon up and some consume oil; verify service and check oil level.
Repair cost range: $300-$1,200
MMI and electronics can glitch; verify all systems.
Repair cost range: $100-$800
Audi service costs more; budget accordingly.
Repair cost range: Varies
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗No service history
- ✗Oil consumption / coolant loss
- ✗Electronics faults
- ✗Neglected carbon service
Good Signs
- ✓Full documented Audi service
- ✓Steady oil, no leaks
- ✓Quattro working, all electronics functional
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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