2006 Audi A6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (37) · Electrical System (6) · Steering (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Audi A6 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
33 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-06-22 · campaign 18V427000 · 237,947 vehicles
Defect: 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 equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployme
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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 recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-11 · campaign 17V032000 · 33,421 vehicles
Defect: 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, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswag
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-06-01 · campaign 16V382000 · 194,453 vehicles
Defect: 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, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 20
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (417)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-28 · DC_AudiRingsV12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inside the rings | volume 12, spring 2023
Air Bags 2023-03-13 · TRMDMV_MA_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2023-03-13 · TRMDMV_NM_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2023-02-13 · TRMDMV_CO_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-02-10 · DC_Rings_VOL10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata recall and 3g turndown
Showing the 6 most recent of 417 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-04-27 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2006 audi a6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of…”
2021-02-11 · Engine“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 purchased the vehicle with 119,00 miles, but the previous…”
2020-02-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 170,000 mi“failed fuel injector seal causing fuel leak…”
2019-11-27 · Air Bags“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 last and this month through the audi in rancho mirag…”
2018-07-21 · Air Bags“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 airbag and each time i am told that they do not have…”
2018-07-11 · Air Bags“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.…”
2018-07-08 · Exterior Lighting · 138,000 mi“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…”
2018-06-20 · Air Bags“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 (rusnak/pasadena audi, 267 w colorado blvd, pasadena…”
2018-03-23 · Unknown Or Other · 150,000 mi“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 with it. the cost would have been in the $6000 range…”
2017-12-10 · Air Bags“takata recall there is still no remedy listed on nhtsa website. i have not been contacted by manufacturer for an airbag replacement.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.