2012 AUDI A6
8 recalls, 86 complaints - 1,800 TSBs
18V370000 Jun 4, 2018
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect Description
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 Occ... Read more
Consequence
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
18V229000 Apr 11, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update appli... Read more
17V781000 Dec 6, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
17V002000 Jan 3, 2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 wi... Read more
Consequence
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswa... Read more
16V646000 Sep 7, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
15V823000 Dec 8, 2015
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.
15V019000 Jan 20, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are ... Read more
11V580000 Dec 6, 2011
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN INJURY.
Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Complaint Statistics
86 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 14 |
| ENGINE | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
POWER TRAIN
Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 28, 2025
2020 WRX: TR690 (CVT) transmission that the car came equipped with, began leaking between the engine and (CVT) transmission, it was noticed during an oil change at 71686 miles but not identified as (CVT) transmission fluid immediately, it was cleaned and assumed to be oil spill. Another oil change ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 21, 2024
Incident date: Jan 20, 2024
Doors on truck will not latch as they freeze in the cold weather. This has been an ongoing issue since 2019. I have brought it to the dealership and they say there is no recalls. I have to use a ratchet strap to keep my door from opening! This is extremely unsafe! When you go under Ford’s site t... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2023
Incident date: Dec 27, 2023
While driving for about 50miles, the electrical system failed, I lost power to the entire vehicle, steering was hard, brakes hard as well. as I pulled over, the car started back up. Next day car drove fine. Few days later the car cut off at red light in the middle of the intersection while other car... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 19, 2023
Incident date: Aug 29, 2023
While this incident took place last week, this has been an ongoing issue with the truck since purchase new from Golf Mills ford in Illinois. Transmission has been jumpy since truck was purchased, changing gears randomly, lurching or suddenly downshifting. I have reported this multiple times and wa... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 20, 2022
Incident date: Nov 30, 2022
My car almost overheated on the high on thanksgiving night thank god my brother was behind me driving and took me to go get antifreeze my coolant was leaking and i think my water pump messed up almost a accident cause i was in the middle lane and my vehicle was slowing down on the highway at night
POWER TRAIN
May 27, 2022
Incident date: May 19, 2021
This needs to be heavily looked into. I see countless reports online and on NHTSA about "coolant" leaking onto components/wiring. Whatever it is, is definitely frying the electrical system. My info screen will state: "Transmission Malfunction: You can continue driving" and it'll go away a minut... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 27, 2022
Incident date: May 19, 2021
This needs to be heavily looked into. I see countless reports online and on NHTSA about "coolant" leaking onto components/wiring. Whatever it is, is definitely frying the electrical system. My info screen will state: "Transmission Malfunction: You can continue driving" and it'll go away a minut... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 4, 2022
Incident date: Mar 25, 2022
Greeting, I drove my car for a minor body repair and paint job at Midland Park Auto Body located at 158 Godwin Ave, Midland Park, NJ 07432 on March 22 2022. There were no signs on the dashboard for any services or repair when I dropped of the car. Warren the owner called me to let me know that the... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 1, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel line connector. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. T... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 9, 2021
Incident date: Jul 8, 2021
My ACC is not working - I bought the car like that, and the dealer knew about it but did not tell me about it and bought the case as is... I did everything to try to fix it and changed the parts but still not working.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Feb 23, 2021
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO REPAIR FOR 2 RECALLS ON 2/22/21, THE NEXT DAY 2/23/21 THEY CALLED ME TELLING ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY $ 550.00 FOR THE REPAIR. ACCORDING TO DOWNTOWN AUDI TECH THE ECU OF MY VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE THEY CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER, BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Feb 23, 2021
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO REPAIR FOR 2 RECALLS ON 2/22/21, THE NEXT DAY 2/23/21 THEY CALLED ME TELLING ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY $ 550.00 FOR THE REPAIR. ACCORDING TO DOWNTOWN AUDI TECH THE ECU OF MY VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE THEY CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER, BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Feb 23, 2021
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO REPAIR FOR 2 RECALLS ON 2/22/21, THE NEXT DAY 2/23/21 THEY CALLED ME TELLING ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY $ 550.00 FOR THE REPAIR. ACCORDING TO DOWNTOWN AUDI TECH THE ECU OF MY VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE THEY CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER, BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE T... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Nov 19, 2020
Incident date: Nov 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, A MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING THAT THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO D. PATRICK AUDI LOCATED AT 200 N GREEN RIVER RD, EVANSVILLE, IN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 19, 2020
Incident date: Nov 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, A MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING THAT THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO D. PATRICK AUDI LOCATED AT 200 N GREEN RIVER RD, EVANSVILLE, IN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2020
Incident date: Nov 20, 2018
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE & NOTICED A FUEL SMELL. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION SHORTLY DOWN THE ROAD (~1 MILE) I INSPECTED MY ENGINE FOR THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL & FOUND FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE FRONT OF MY ENGINE FROM UNDER THE SUPERCHARGER. AFTER DISASSEMBLING THE TOP OF THE ENGINE I FOUND THE INJECTOR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 30, 2020
Incident date: Apr 24, 2020
WAS TOLD BY AUDI SOUTH ORLANDO THAT A WATER VALVE SEAPED COOLANT THROUGH THE CONNECTOR UP THROUGH THE WIRING AND INTO THE TRANS CONTROL MODULE CAUSING IT TO BURN OUT CAUSING A 14,000.00 CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.
STEERING
Apr 9, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY STEERING SYSTEM FAULTED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. RACK COMPLETELY FAILED. VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. CAR ONLY HAS 124K MILES.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 9, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY STEERING SYSTEM FAULTED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. RACK COMPLETELY FAILED. VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. CAR ONLY HAS 124K MILES.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 23, 2020
Incident date: May 6, 2014
SHIFTS ROUGH FROM START THROUGH FIRST SET OF GEARS. FROM A STANDSTILL, UNDER NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, NO MATTER WHAT SETTING THE CAR IS IN, THE TRANSMISSION HUNTS FOR THE CORRECT GEAR AND ROUGHLY SHIFTS FROM 1-2 OR 2-3. THIS ISSUE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SETTLED BY THE CVT CLASS ACTION BUT AUDI IS REFU... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2020
Incident date: Mar 8, 2020
RAN OBD READER MYSELF AND AT MECHANIC AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING; P0456 EVAP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (VERY SMALL LEAK) | LEAK DETECTED AND P190F00 COOLANT PUMP FOR CHARGE PRESSURE COOLER | ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN LOAD CIRCUIT. MECHANIC INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS A SOFTWARE UPDATE REGARDING TH... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 13, 2020
Incident date: Mar 8, 2020
RAN OBD READER MYSELF AND AT MECHANIC AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING; P0456 EVAP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (VERY SMALL LEAK) | LEAK DETECTED AND P190F00 COOLANT PUMP FOR CHARGE PRESSURE COOLER | ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN LOAD CIRCUIT. MECHANIC INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS A SOFTWARE UPDATE REGARDING TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2020
Incident date: Mar 8, 2020
RAN OBD READER MYSELF AND AT MECHANIC AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING; P0456 EVAP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (VERY SMALL LEAK) | LEAK DETECTED AND P190F00 COOLANT PUMP FOR CHARGE PRESSURE COOLER | ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN LOAD CIRCUIT. MECHANIC INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS A SOFTWARE UPDATE REGARDING TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 5, 2020
Incident date: Oct 7, 2019
COOLANT MIGRATION INTO THE WIRING HARNESS. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE CREATING UNSAFE CONDITION. DEALER STATED THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH A COOLANT VALVE FAILING. CREATES FIRE HAZARD BY ALLOWING COOLANT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH CAN THEN DESTROY THE ECU ON THE V... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Feb 25, 2020
I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A RECALL REGARDING THE AFTER-RUN COOLANT PUMP ON DECEMBER 10TH TO 27,2019. THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL SERVICE. THEY CHARGED MY EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE SERVICE REPAIR. AT THE END OF JANUARY 2020 THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND ON 2/10/2020 THE AUDI DEALER INDICATED THAT THE AFTER-RUN ... Read more
STEERING
Dec 13, 2019
Incident date: Oct 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START THE FOLLOWING DAY AND THE MESSAGE "STEERING MALFUNCTION DO NOT DRIVE" WAS DISPLAYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AUDI OF CLARKSBURG (1 STONEYBROOK RD, CLARKSBURG, ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 17, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
I JUST HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH APERANTLY IS A BAD MECHATRONIC DEVICE. THANK GOD NOTHING BAD HAPPENED DURING DRIVING, HOWEVER WHEN I TALKED TO AUDI CORPORATE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT ACOMMON PROBLEM AND THEY DONT WANT TO FIX IT. THE CAR IS 60K AND ALWAYS WAS TAKEN CARE IN DEALERSHIP SHOPS, ON TI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 10, 2019
Incident date: Apr 18, 2019
ON MY CAR, THERE IS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLANT VALUE THAT IS PART OF THE COOLING SYSTEM AND OBVIOUSLY, THAT COMPONENT ALSO HELPS KEEP THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE IN CHECK. THE ISSUE WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART IS THE VALVE MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING COOLANT TO PENETRATE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 10, 2019
Incident date: Apr 18, 2019
ON MY CAR, THERE IS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLANT VALUE THAT IS PART OF THE COOLING SYSTEM AND OBVIOUSLY, THAT COMPONENT ALSO HELPS KEEP THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE IN CHECK. THE ISSUE WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART IS THE VALVE MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING COOLANT TO PENETRATE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 15, 2018
UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE I NOTICED EXTENDED CRANKING. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED A FUEL ODOR, INITIALLY I THOUGHT IT WAS THE OLDER VEHICLE DRIVING IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES I REALIZED IT WAS MY VEHICLE. I THEN DROVE MY VEHICLE BACK TO MY HOUSE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO A... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 15, 2018
UPON STARTING MY VEHICLE I NOTICED EXTENDED CRANKING. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED A FUEL ODOR, INITIALLY I THOUGHT IT WAS THE OLDER VEHICLE DRIVING IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES I REALIZED IT WAS MY VEHICLE. I THEN DROVE MY VEHICLE BACK TO MY HOUSE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO A... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 12, 2019
Incident date: Feb 5, 2019
TAKATA RECAL....THIS WAS TAKEN TO DEALER IN 2015 FOR THE RECALL AND FIXED. RECENTLY THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL WAS FOR THE OCD, NOT THE MODULE....THEY FOUND A "FAULTY CONTROL MODULE". THE MODULE IS PART OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE AB... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 9, 2018
Incident date: Jan 14, 2017
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN JANUARY OF 2017 FROM AUDI (INTERNATIONAL AUTOS) OF ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS. THE CAR WAS A CPO VEHICLE, AND WE ALSO PURCHASED AUDI CARE. WE LIVE IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS, AND WE DROVE THE CAR HOME 2 HOURS FROM THE DEALERSHIP. DURING THE DRIVE, WE NOTICED A VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING AT H... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 7, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS IN JUNE AND JULY OF 2018. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AUDI ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS IN JUNE AND JULY OF 2018. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AUDI ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REDUCED SPEED TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI NORTH ATLANTA (11505 ALPHARETTA HWY, ROSWELL, GA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDERS F... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 10, 2018
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REDUCED SPEED TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUDI NORTH ATLANTA (11505 ALPHARETTA HWY, ROSWELL, GA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDERS F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 23, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 18V370000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR T... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 23, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 18V370000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 23, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 18V370000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR T... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 12, 2018
2 PROBLEMS I HAVE AND I SEE MORE AND MORE PEOPLE HAVING IT, THE CHAIN RATTLE ON THE BACK OF THE ENGINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE FLEX PIPE BRAKING AND MAKING THE CAR SOUND LIKE IT HAS A TIN CAN BOTH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE PROBLEM WITH THE TIMING CHAIN RATTLE WHENEVER YOU START THE CAR MAKES ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 21, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI JACKSONVILLE AT 904-565-4000 (LOCATED AT 7230 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244)... Read more
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Jun 21, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI JACKSONVILLE AT 904-565-4000 (LOCATED AT 7230 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244)... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 21, 2018
Incident date: May 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT CALLED AUDI JACKSONVILLE AT 904-565-4000 (LOCATED AT 7230 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244)... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 8, 2018
Incident date: Jun 6, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V004000 (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
STEERING
Mar 16, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND START THE VEHICLE. THE "STEERING FAULT" MESSAGE APPEARED AND THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. THE FAILURE SEIZED THE STEERING WHEEL; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUDI MEADOWLANDS (425 ROUTE 3 EAS... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND START THE VEHICLE. THE "STEERING FAULT" MESSAGE APPEARED AND THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. THE FAILURE SEIZED THE STEERING WHEEL; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUDI MEADOWLANDS (425 ROUTE 3 EAS... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mar 12, 2018
Incident date: Mar 2, 2018
MY A6 SUNROOF SHATTERED, WHILE DRIVING ON 3-02-2018, ON THE HIGHWAY GOING TO MEMPHIS, TN *JS
ENGINE
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Feb 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (AUDI OF HUNTINGTON, 363 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746). T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 4, 2018
Incident date: Jan 31, 2018
MY MIL ( MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ) CAME ON, IN MY AUDI A6 2012 ON 1/21/18. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY AUDI DEALERSHIP ON 1/31/18. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRANS COOLANT VALVE WAS LEAKING INTO A WIRING HARNESS. THEY REPLACED MY N509 VALVE AND WIRING CONNECTOR. I FOUND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLE... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 AUDI A6
2012 Audi A6 4 DR AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 AUDI A6
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Premium | $2,700 |
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, 2012 AUDI A6
1,800 manufacturer communications from 1249 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 185 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 148 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 131 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 130 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 105 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 99 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 62 |
| 010000 STEERING | 62 |
A872474202012414
Apr 29, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.
A9024842032113_9
Apr 16, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
A9624962027416_7
Apr 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.
A9024832059335_5
Apr 11, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
A9424762073332_2
Apr 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
A2724712067906_5
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
A5724342017082_1
Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
A9624952073471_1
Mar 21, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when various driver assistance systems are unavailable - DTC C110702, B201200.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A9424742073332_1
Mar 12, 2024
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A9424722073282_1
Mar 9, 2024
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A9424722073282_1
Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A4824612034351_1
Feb 19, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
A4824612034351_1
Feb 19, 2024
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
AWA 24-01
Feb 16, 2024
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Document informs dealers on the new oil consumption & piston fracture warranty extension for 2012 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2013 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2014 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2016 A3 & TT / 2017 A3 & TT vehicles
AWA 24-01
Feb 16, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Document informs dealers on the new oil consumption & piston fracture warranty extension for 2012 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2013 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2014 A4, A5, A6, Q5 & TT / 2016 A3 & TT / 2017 A3 & TT vehicles
A9124632044694_3
Feb 7, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A6824452038904_2
Feb 6, 2024
114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
This bulletin provides information when the power outlet compartment is detached from the center console.
A0023822047812_7
Dec 22, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.
A912306202432310
Dec 21, 2023
118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A912306202432310
Dec 21, 2023
118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A4523362072304_1
Dec 13, 2023
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A4523362072304_1
Dec 13, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A4523362072304_1
Dec 13, 2023
118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR
This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
A9023562032113_8
Nov 16, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A6623042030471_7
Nov 14, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
A0023812070568_2
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
A9423672071954_1
Oct 30, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A9423672071954_1
Oct 30, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A7423262071893_1
Oct 25, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
A0023762071721_1
Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
A0023762071721_1
Oct 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
A0123812028842_4
Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
A0023742052680_4
Oct 4, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A0023712070568_1
Sep 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
A9123262071264_1
Aug 23, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A9123262071264_1
Aug 23, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
A8723452041717_9
Jul 19, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
A6423922020552_1
Jul 19, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
A9023322059335_4
Jul 19, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.
A922336203815115
Jul 17, 2023
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
A4823412028220_1
Jun 20, 2023
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
A4623452070679_1
Jun 20, 2023
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
This bulletin provides information for when one or more DC is stored in the ABS control unit related to the parking switch; DTC C100C07 and/or C100C29.
A102326201828810
Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
A9423652061922_3
Jun 8, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.
A5723082027406_5
Jun 5, 2023
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
This bulletin provides information regarding the Audi advanced key.
A922335203815114
May 22, 2023
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
A0023702021205_7
May 12, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.
A9423632061922_2
May 8, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
A912394201818713
May 8, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
A0023692031473_4
May 8, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.
A0023692031473_4
May 8, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.
A4423992056386_9
Apr 19, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
A4623432069904_1
Apr 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A4623432069904_1
Apr 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A4623432069904_1
Apr 18, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
A4423982056386_8
Apr 18, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
A9023222032113_7
Apr 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
A192336202530314
Mar 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
A402352202431813
Mar 23, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
A4023512023187_7
Mar 23, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
A9623822056019_2
Feb 14, 2023
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.
A462341203418123
Feb 7, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.
A012341201475312
Feb 6, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
A012341201475312
Feb 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
A9223332038151
Feb 6, 2023
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the washer solvent level is correct.
DC_Alternator_6
Jan 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
A6623942049680_2
Jan 23, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.
A4423972022563_2
Jan 20, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.
DC_Alternator_5
Jan 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_Alternator_4
Jan 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
A8023122062583_2
Jan 17, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven cabin heating from the HVAC system.
DC_Alternator_3
Jan 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
A9123592036576_7
Jan 9, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).
A5123262068999_1
Jan 5, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides instruction for when a customer advises that a visible line of corrosion is forming in the roof.
DC_Alternator_2
Jan 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
A4623402069078_1
Jan 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.
DC_Alternator
Dec 22, 2022
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_RECALLS
Dec 19, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
A572200202203210
Dec 9, 2022
171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
A1922332061604_5
Nov 2, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
A1922332061604_5
Nov 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
A462234203418122
Aug 11, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
A4822342065978_2
Jul 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
A4822342065978_2
Jul 19, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
A4822342065978_2
Jul 19, 2022
012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER
This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
A922230203815112
Jul 14, 2022
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
A642285202055211
Jul 5, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
A642285202055211
Jul 5, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
SM 48-2022
Jun 15, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
A4622332051095_7
Jun 9, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
A4622332051095_7
Jun 9, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
A462232203418121
Jun 3, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
SM 47-2022
Jun 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
A4522262067132_1
May 23, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.
37131020348631
May 20, 2022
013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Gearbox malfunction message in cluster (DTC P0706)
A4622312051095_6
May 19, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
A442292202256321
May 10, 2022
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
A8722272041717_8
May 6, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
A872225201014617
Apr 16, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.
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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.
PE08008
Opened: Jan 31, 2008 , Closed: May 30, 2008
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
RQ06003
Opened: Feb 27, 2006 , Closed: Jul 20, 2006
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
PE04023
Opened: Mar 5, 2004 , Closed: Jun 30, 2004
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
EA03025
Opened: Nov 25, 2003 , Closed: May 7, 2004
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
PE03035
Opened: Jul 25, 2003 , Closed: Nov 25, 2003
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.
PE03019
Opened: May 15, 2003 , Closed: Sep 17, 2003
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
PE99001
Opened: Jan 1, 1999 , Closed: Mar 24, 1999
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 (current) | 8 | 86 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 26 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 24 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 79 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 63 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 83 | View |
| 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 |