2012 Audi A6 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.5 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 8 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.5 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 8
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Audi A6 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Audi A6 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.6 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.88 | $18.72 |
2012 Audi A6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 | US$3,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,976 | $3,744 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Audi A6
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (16), electrical system (13) and engine (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V370000 | 2018-06-04 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | 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... |
| 18V229000 | 2018-04-11 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become... |
| 17V781000 | 2017-12-06 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. |
| 17V002000 | 2017-01-03 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from... |
| 16V646000 | 2016-09-07 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. |
| 15V823000 | 2015-12-08 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System... |
| 15V019000 | 2015-01-20 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. |
| 11V580000 | 2011-12-06 | air bags:side/window | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 AUDI A6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2011, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE STITCHING PROCESS OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE SEAM OF THE AIR BAG MAY NOT BE STITCHED PROPERLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Audi A6?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Audi A6 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page sets out the 2012 Audi A6 for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the A6
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Its combined rating is 8.5 L/100 km, which means roughly 26 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $14.88. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Living with the A6
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. At 396 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
When the A6 makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the A6 on your commute, then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Drive the A6 on your commute before you commit to it.
The cost of driving it
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
When you know your dates
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Audi A6 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Audi A6 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Audi A6
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Audi A6?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Audi A6 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Audi A6 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Audi A6 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2976.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.