2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-10 · campaign 16V079000 · 151,767 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Service bulletins (171)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Electrical System:adas:parking Assist:warning 2022-02-07 · A9122752024323_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Electrical System:software 2021-12-15 · A002155201173212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-09-28 · DC 20210928 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer communication - vehicle sales reporting, reinstatement, and audit policy update - effective september 30, 2021
Equipment 2021-09-22 · A9121342018187_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
Structure 2021-06-25 · A0021482021205_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin explains how to order replacement vin plates, safety certification labels, etc.
Showing the 6 most recent of 171 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-05-13 · Air Bags · 29,500 mi“takata recall airbag fault with was detected by a mechanics computer during a regular service/maintenance appointment of my vehicle. i was advised to contact you regarding the takata recall. …”
2017-03-31 · Power Train · 💥 crash“to whom this may concern,i have written 3,292 character and am deleting key pointed of my story my law has copied all documentation and will send out a verified formal letteram writing in regards to a few past experiences am an injury attorney in new york dublin law firm first of all i want to add me and my client suffered injuries due to your conc…”
2017-01-27 · Exterior Lighting · 80,000 mi“right dipped headlamp issue resulting diagnosis after new headlamp ($125) and issue still continued with need to replace headlamp ignition now ($950). i see online at this is been a recurring problem in models from my year? and believe should be some type of weed call and reimbursement. the issue occurred sporadically seeming to be fixed only to g…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.