2006 AUDI A6

4 recalls, 83 complaints - 540 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes re... Read more

237,947 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, N... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.

33,421 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, th... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.

194,453 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEME... Read more

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

23,898 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Complaint Statistics

83 total complaints 3 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	38
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
ENGINE	5
STEERING	4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3
SERVICE BRAKES	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
TIRES	2
SEAT BELTS	2
POWER TRAIN	2

Incident date: Apr 1, 2023

I was coming to a red light and my 2022 vehicle shut off. A message popped up on the screen and said “please restart car”. This is very dangerous as I had to put my car in park and restart the vehicle in moving traffic.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2019

2006 AUDI A6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE CONSUMER WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER, WHO STATED THEY BOUGHT AND SOLD THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALER FOR THE SAME ISSUE. ALSO THE CONSUMER PURCHAS... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2020

FAILED FUEL INJECTOR SEAL CAUSING FUEL LEAK

Incident date: Feb 3, 2020

FAILED FUEL INJECTOR SEAL CAUSING FUEL LEAK

Incident date: Mar 11, 2019

I HAVE BEEN SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS TO RECTIFY AN OPEN AIRBAG RECALL THROUGH TWO DIFFERENT AUDI DEALERS. NONE OF THE DEALERS BOTH IN OXNARD, CA AND RANCHO MIRAGE, CA HAVE FOLLOWED THROUGH. I ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR 3/11/2019 FOR THE OXNARD, CA LOCATION, AND THE LATEST COUPLE WERE FOR LA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2016

TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING NOTICES IN THE MAIL REGARDING AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 69R7 - PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG FOR 2 YEARS OR MORE. EACH TIME I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR FOR SERVICE IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS TO BYERS AUDI ON HAMILTON ROAD IN COLUMBUS, OH, I HAVE ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THE AI... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2018

TAKATA RECALL. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE REPAIRS DONE FOR MONTHS BUT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. IT'S PRETTY BAD TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND RECEIVE RECALL NOTICES CONSTANTLY BUT THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DO TO FIX IT.

Incident date: Apr 15, 2018

ENGINE OIL LEAKS THIS IS A "NORMAL" PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CONSUMER AND THE ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS CORD BROKE OFF. WILL NOT TURN WITH VEHICLE

Incident date: Apr 15, 2018

ENGINE OIL LEAKS THIS IS A "NORMAL" PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE CONSUMER AND THE ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS CORD BROKE OFF. WILL NOT TURN WITH VEHICLE

Incident date: Jun 20, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (R... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2018

AT 150K MILES, EXPERIENCED NO CRANK, NO START. TOW TO DEALER, AND I HAD ALREADY DONE SOME TRIAGE. THEY DID 2 HRS OF TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS THAT WERE NOT EVEN RELATED, SO I TOOK THE CAR BACK. FOUND A TRUST WORTHY MECHANIC AND HIS DIAG SUGGESTED THE SCM BURNED OUT TAKING THE PCM AND ECM ALONG WIT... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2018

Incident date: Dec 10, 2017

TAKATA RECALL THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY LISTED ON NHTSA WEBSITE. I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY MANUFACTURER FOR AN AIRBAG REPLACEMENT.

Incident date: Jan 11, 2017

TAKATA RECALL, NO REMEDY YET. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 17V032. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER -69P6

Incident date: Nov 12, 2017

TAKATA RECALL NHTSA RECALL #17V032 NO FIX AVAILABLE

Incident date: Mar 16, 2017

"TAKATA RECALL" WHEN WILL PARTS BE AVAILABLE?

Incident date: May 4, 2016

TAKATA RECALL I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAGS. NO TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2017

TAKATA RECALLED AIRBAGS IN CAR. DEALER STILL DOESNT HAVE IN STOCK, I HAVE NO OTHER CAR TO DRIVE

Incident date: Sep 12, 2017

SEE ATTACHED MEMO.

Incident date: Sep 7, 2017

"TAKATA RECALL" AUDI OF SMITHTOWN FAILS, AFTER SIX MONTHS OF REQUESTING, TO REPLACE THE TAKATA AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SUBJECT CAR. AUDI OF SMITHTOWN REJECTS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG AND CLAIMS THAT NHTSA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS. AUDI OF SMITHTOWN ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

TAKATA AIRBAG - IT HAS BEEN 8 MONTHS AND AUDI HAS NO REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. I HAVE A CAR THAT CANNOT ACCOMMODATE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN MY FAMILY. AUDI REFUSES TO GIVE ME A LOANER CAR AND THEY HAVE NO TIMEFRAME FOR WHEN A REMEDY WILL BE AVAILABLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. AS ALWAYS, THE CONSUMER IS L... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT'S EMPLOYER OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONT... Read more

Incident date: May 12, 2016

TAKATA RECALL- WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 13 MONTHS(MAY 2016) AGO REGARDING THE PASSENGER TAKATA AIRBAG IN ONE OF OUR TWO AUDIS. IN APRIL 2017, EVEN THO WE ARE LABELED BY NHTSA A ZONE A, WE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE THAT AN INTERIM REPAIR WOULD BE MADE BUT NOT ONE THAT WOULD ALLOW US TO SIT IN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER ... Read more

Incident date: May 18, 2016

TAKATA AIRBAG I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM AUDI IN MAY 2006. I HAVE PERIODICALLY CALLED MY DEALERSHIP NEWPORT IMPORTS IN NEWPORT BEACH CA. ELEVEN MONTHS LATER I AM STILL BEING TOLD THAT AUDI DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE AIR BAGS. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN EXTREMELY LONG WAIT T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. AUDI CURRENTLY HAS NO PARTS TO FIX/REPAIR.

Incident date: Apr 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPER... Read more

Incident date: Mar 27, 2017

Incident date: May 27, 2016

Incident date: May 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. THE CAR IS STILL OPERATIONAL, I AM FILING FOR SAFETY RECALL 69P6 TAKATA PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG(DIR2). THANKS. NHTSA: 17V032

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TAKATA RECALL HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. DO I WAIT UNTIL I HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND GET KILLED? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY WELLBEING? HOW CAN I GET MY AIRBAG REPLACED OR WILL THEY REPLACE THE CAR. NEED A SOLUTION, I AM NOT SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. THIS... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2014

TAKATA RECALL - I WAS NOTIFIED IN JULY OF 2016 THAT THE AIRBAG FOR MY AUDI A6 WAS PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND THAT NO REMEDY WAS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS AND AUDI HAS NOT ISSUED A SOLUTIONS FOR THE AFFECTED RECALL THE R THAN TO NOT LET PASSENGERS SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT. THIS IS AN ... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2016

TAKATA RECALL: AUDI HAS NOT YET DEVELOPED A REMEDY FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL FOR MY 2006 AUDI A6. THIS HAS BEEN PENDING SINCE MAY 27TH, 2016. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Incident date: Jan 19, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. I JUST FOUND OUT MY CAR HAS A IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING FAULTY AIR BAGS. I CALLED AUDI TO HAVE THIS ISSUE FIX AND THEY HAVE TOLD THAT THIS IS A VERY BIG CLAIM AND THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FIX MY VEHICLE JUST YET, I TOLD THEM THIS COULD PUT MY FAMILY IN RISK AND I NEEDED A C... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2016

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. RECALL DATE: MAY 27, 2016. TAKATA HAS REPORTED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD POTENTIALLY RUPTURE (DUE TO PROPELLANT DEGRADATION OCCURRING AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO ABSOLUTE HIGH HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE FR... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT FELT... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE R... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3820000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2016

TAKATA RECALL THE PROBLEM WITH THE TAKATA AIRBAGS HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY CONFIRMED FOR YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST NOTICE FROM AUDI IN THE TIME WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR (OVER ONE YEAR). HOW IS IT THAT THEY CAN CASUALLY SUGGEST THAT, "AUDI RECOMMENDS AVOIDING USE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHENEVER POSS... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 8/2/2016 DATED JULY 2018. IT IS DANGEROUS RIDING IN PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR AND THEY HAVE NO DATE AS TO WHEN REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT OFFER LOANER CAR IN INTERIM.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 8/1/2016 DATED JULY 2016. DANGER (EVEN DEATH) CAN OCCUR REGARDING AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE. NO DATE AS TO WHEN REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE. ASKED FOR LOANER CAR IN THE INTERIM AND GOT DENIED.

Incident date: Jun 15, 2016

I HAVE A USED 2006 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 3.2 [WHEN PURCHASED IN 2013 IT ONLY HAD 89,000 MILES - CURRENTLY AT 111,139 MILES]. LAST WEDNESDAY 06/15/2016, THE CAR REFUSED TO TURN OVER, HOWEVER, THE RADIO, MMI, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE ALL OPERABLE. AFTER INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE MORE, I REALIZED THAT THE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2016

Incident date: Feb 10, 2014

THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE A6 (C6) PLATFORM. IF YOU HAVE YOUR PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ON, WHETHER IT BE RANDOM OR CONSTANT IT IS MORE THAN LIKELY THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE LOCATED IN THE TRUNK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE BEHIND THE SIDE PANEL CARPET. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2015

I RESEARCHED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND FOUND THAT NHTSA ID'S 10555091 AND 10444769 DESCRIBE THE EXACT SAME ISSUE I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED. I PUT THE KEY IN THE CAR TO START IT AND THE IT WOULD NOT EVEN TURN OVER. THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON, THE RADIO WORKS, HOWEVER THE CAR IS STUCK IN PARK AND ALL WHEEL... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 AUDI A6

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	27.0	21.0	Premium	$3,600

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 AUDI A6

540 manufacturer communications from 399 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
140000 AIR BAGS	55
350000 EQUIPMENT	41
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	40
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	39
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	23
200000 WHEELS	17
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	17
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	14

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Takata recall and 3G turndown

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Takata recall and 3G turndown

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata recall and 3G turndown

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,121 Audi owners in the state of South Carolina on September 19, 2022.

350000 EQUIPMENT

In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 565 Audi owners in the State of Puerto Rico on July 25, 2022.

140000 AIR BAGS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,026 Audi owners in the State of Virginia on July 21, 2022.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,616 Audi owners in the State of Georgia on June 22, 2022.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 12,349 Audi owners in the State of California on April 29, 2022.

140000 AIR BAGS

This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan, Q5, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, RS4 Cabriolet

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 939 Audi owners in the State of Alabama on March 23, 2022.

118530 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides direction in order to address a customer complaint that the front seat belt(s) retract slowly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides direction in order to address a customer complaint that the front seat belt(s) retract slowly.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin provides direction in order to address a customer complaint that the front seat belt(s) retract slowly.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,290 Audi owners in the state of South Carolina on January 24, 2022.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective September 30, 2021

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Idaho DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 688 Audi owners in the State of Idaho on August 30, 2021.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

160000 STRUCTURE

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 6,957 Audi owners in the State of New York on June 21, 2021.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Texas DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,185 Audi owners in the State of Texas on May 17, 2021.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time w

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin contains instructions for determining if bushings need to be replaced.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is radio static when the rear heater is active.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

054100 PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

190000 TIRES

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

200000 WHEELS

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

350000 EQUIPMENT

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Michigan Department of State, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,000 Audi owners in the State of Michigan on August 10, 2020.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Recall Reminder Part Labels

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the County of Fort Bend, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recalll reminder notices to approximately 370 Audi owners in the State of Texas on July 28, 2020.

117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Tennessee DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,300 Audi owners in the State of Tennessee on July 7, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the City of Miramar, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 89 Audi owners in the State of Florida on June 26, 2020.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the City of La Puente, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 45 Audi owners in the State of California on June 22, 2020.

350000 EQUIPMENT

In conjunction with the City of La Puente, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 45 Audi owners in the State of California on June 22, 2020.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Effective immediately, TK Services Inc. will resume scheduling part pick-up from dealerships and service centers.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Nebraska DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 400 Audi owners in the State of Nebraska on March 23, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

Operational Update - Takata Return Parts Pickup

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Ohio DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,900 Audi owners in the State of Ohio on February 10, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Georgia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,200 Audi owners in the State of Georgia on January 24, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,800 Audi owners in the state of South Carolina on January 20, 2020.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 27,300 Audi owners in the state of California on January 14, 2020.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

350000 EQUIPMENT

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

190000 TIRES

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Arkansas DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 600 Audi owners in the state of Arkansas on November 19 2019.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Pennsylvania DMV, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 9,100 Audi owners in the State of Pennsylvania on November 18, 2019.

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Houston Dept. of Neighborhoods, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,300 Audi owners in the state of Texas on November 4, 2019.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

XPO Phone Outage - Takata Airbag/Inflator Returns. 2005 A4 Avant, S4 Avant, 2006 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, S4 Avant, 2007 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, 2008 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, RS4 Cabriolet, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, 2009 A6 Avant,

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 10,000 Audi owners in the state of Florida on October 14, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, S4 Avant

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Body components - Examples of customer misuse

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions

140000 AIR BAGS

In conjunction with the Minnesota DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,500 Audi owners in the State of Minnesota on September 16, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant, S4 Sedan, 20

262000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021

350000 EQUIPMENT

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A6

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

FUEL TANK LEAK

VOLKSWAGEN (VW) IS RECALLING CERTAIN VW PASSAT 4MOTION AND AUDI A6 QUATTRO AND ALLROAD QUATTRO ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS.VW VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 22, 2000 THROUGH MAY 31, 2005 AND AUDI VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2001 TO JUNE 1,... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1998

DRIVER'S SIDE DASH FIRE

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. (VOA) CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V133) TO ADD A PLASTIC COVER TO THE TOP SECTION OF THE KNEE BOLSTER CROSSMEMBER TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.THE SCOPE OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL COVERED MODEL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2004 WITH V... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

STUCK-OPEN THROTTLE

COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY ODI AND AUDI ALLEGE THAT, IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER, THE THROTTLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE.IN MARCH OF 2004, AUDI PERFORMED A SERIES OF TESTS TO INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THRO... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999

DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A KNEE BOLSTER LOCATED UNDER THE DASH, NEAR THE DRIVERS KNEES.A WIRING HARNESS IS ALSO LOCATED IN THE DASH, IN THAT SAME AREA.AUDI'S ANALYSIS OF 39 VEHICLES INDICATED THAT THE KNEE BOLSTER WAS RUBBING AGAINST THAT WIRING HARNESS.OVER TIME THE HARNESS SHEATHING ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD FIRE

OF THE 22 TOTAL COMPLAINTS, 11 WERE RECEIVED FOR THE 1999 MODEL YEAR AND 11 FOR THE 2000 MODEL YEAR. AUDI IS CONDUCTING TESTING TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN AND CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

STEERING WHEEL HEATER OVERHEATS

THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON FOUR ODI COMPLAINTS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL OVERHEATS. VW HAS SHOWN THAT MOISTURE AND PRESPIRATION PERMEATE THE STEERING WHEEL COVER CAUSING THE HEATING ELEMENT TO CORRODE.THIS CORROSION MAY CAUSE A SMALL, LOCALIZED AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO EXPERIENCE A BRIEF DURATIO... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

FUEL EXPULSION

BY LETTER DATED MARCH 22, 1999, VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WOULD TAKE SAFETY RECALL ACTION TO CORRECT THE SPITBACK PROBLEM ON ALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.BASED ON THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL ACTION (ODI 99V-058), THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

AUDI A6 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI A6 across all model years (1994, 2025).

143 Total Recalls

2,206 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

110 Reported Crashes

85 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

AUDI A6 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	14	View
2025	2	11	View
2024	1	0	View
2023	1	2	View
2022	5	4	View
2021	11	21	View
2020	9	39	View
2019	7	194	View
2018	2	16	View
2017	3	24	View
2016	3	77	View
2015	4	29	View
2014	4	48	View
2013	6	79	View
2012	8	86	View
2011	3	26	View
2010	3	24	View
2009	4	22	View
2008	4	79	View
2007	4	63	View
2006 (current)	4	83
2005	3	119	View
2004	4	44	View
2003	7	85	View
2002	4	113	View
2001	7	148	View
2000	4	201	View
1999	9	276	View
1998	10	158	View
1997	2	26	View
1996	2	71	View
1995	2	22	View
1994	1	2	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View
A5	100	418	View

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2006 AUDI A6

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 AUDI A6

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A6

AUDI A6 - All Years Overview

AUDI A6 - Year by Year

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