2010 Audi A6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (8) · Seat Belts (3) · Tires (2)
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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 2018-01-04 · campaign 18V004000 · 10,166 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, 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, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other 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. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall
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 (818)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-08-21 · TSB_2069078_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-11 · TSB_2079732_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
Service Brakes 2026-08-11 · TSB_2072304_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is an abs/esc speed sensor implausible signal.
Structure:body 2026-07-09 · TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-22 · TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Electrical System 2026-03-17 · TSB_2024323_13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
Showing the 6 most recent of 818 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-10-24 · Engine · 113,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2010 audi a6. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle overheated and steam appeared under the passenger side of the hood. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant system needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the …”
2018-04-18 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 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 as the recall notice was received over a year ago. the dealer (audi fairfield, 435 c…”
2017-10-24 · Air Bags · 94,000 mi“takata recall i just became aware of this recall.…”
2017-08-03 · Air Bags“2010 audi a6. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front passenger side airbag recall notice. *ld updated 08/03/2017 *js…”
2017-07-19 · Seat Belts“"takata recall'' they have yet to send the airbags to audi to begin replacing the dangerous air bags. also audi has not taken responsibility in replacing my read left and right seat belts the both got stuck in the housing. so i cannot have none in back or in passenger seat. need help…”
2017-05-26 · Electrical System“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 audi a6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags) for the passenger frontal air bag inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. in addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. the contact stated that the manufac…”
2017-03-02 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 audi a6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags). 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experi…”
2017-01-25 · Air Bags“takata recall. over eight months without a remedy.…”
2016-08-19 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 audi a6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the contact had not expe…”
2016-08-08 · Air Bags · 68,000 mi“takata recall. mfg or distributor has not corrected the recall safety issue in a timely manner.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.