2005 Audi A6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Audi A6. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
91 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
When this steering problem is occurring no communication between the steering and driver and accident happened and its very dangerous!!! DTC 00456 (Access/start control module -J518- no communication) is found in several control modules or the access/start authorization control module, J518…
When this steering problem is occurring no communication between the steering and driver and accident happened and its very dangerous!!! DTC 00456 (Access/start control module -J518- no communication) is found in several control modules or the access/start authorization control module, J518 (address word 05), identifies itself with implausible data can be found through guided fault finding (GFF). If DTC 00288 (Steering column lock actuator-N360, faulty) is logged in the access/start authorization control module, J518
- Air bags
Audi of america sent me a flyer (attached) offering $100 in audi goods and services as an incentive to complete the replacement of a takata airbag recall. Since may 2ND, now almost 5 months later, audi has still failed to provide the offered incentive despite me contacting them and their promise it…
Audi of america sent me a flyer (attached) offering $100 in audi goods and services as an incentive to complete the replacement of a takata airbag recall. Since may 2ND, now almost 5 months later, audi has still failed to provide the offered incentive despite me contacting them and their promise it would be resolved. as this recall IS under nhtsa jurisdiction I thought you would have interest in their behavior in regards to this serious matter.
- Wheels
Nov 17 2017 on my way to work , I got a flat tired so I had to pull over .. Right at the intersection of on clairemont going north on the 805. the
- Air bags
I have attempted to have the airbag recall repairs done many times over the last year,only told that they are waiting for parts at audi of rochester ny. I am concerned the I have hear nothing from them. I have not had the passenger airbag go off nor do I want to take the chance that it will.
- Steering
Vehicle wouldn't start after parking at a store parking lot. Steering column was locked no power to anything only mmi had power transmission was locked on parking position and electronic brake sistem was activated looking up online I found that there's to many customers with same problem they all stated that the problem was the start control module.
- Air bags
Takata recall I have contacted audi twice, they have told me they had to order the part and once they receive the part they would call me to set an appointment to repair the airbag. I have been waiting about 6 months (maybe longer). I have not heard back from them. After waiting a few months I…
Takata recall I have contacted audi twice, they have told me they had to order the part and once they receive the part they would call me to set an appointment to repair the airbag. I have been waiting about 6 months (maybe longer). I have not heard back from them. After waiting a few months I decided to also fill out the form on the audi website regarding the takata recall on may 15, 2018 and still have not received a response.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (prestige porsche audi, 1-877-663-9259) was called and confirmed that the parts were not available…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (prestige porsche audi, 1-877-663-9259) was called and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received a recall notification for 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.…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received a recall notification for 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 (larson audi tacoma, 1701 alexander avenue, fife, washington 98424) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Takata recall manufacturer has failed or IS unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle
- Air bags
"Takata recall I have been getting the round around on replacement of the inflator for the past year. one excuse after another.
- Air bags
Takata recall- no scheduled repair confirmed.
- Air bags
Takata recall-there IS no solution for a fix from audi. They say they do not have the parts and do not know when they will get them.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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. Audi of strathman, new hampshire (50…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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. Audi of strathman, new hampshire (50 portsmouth ave 03855) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall: why do I have a letter from audi and a notice from tk holdings inc. stating my vehicle IS subject to a recall, yet when I register the car it comes up as not in the database. I tested your database as well and it does not come up. On paper the car IS subject to the recall but not online. Thanks
- Air bags
Takata inflator not replaced although I asked for replacement over 1 year ago
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received a recall notification for 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 contact…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received a recall notification for 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 contact called an unknown dealer who stated that they did not have any parts available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts would not be available until three months. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
"Takata recall" it's been over 1 year since I received my recall notice on the passenger airbag for my 2005 audi A6. I've been told audi doesn't have a replacement part available yet. If the recall IS correct my car isn't safe for a passenger and I see no help from audi.
- Air bags
Takata recall - dangerous passenger airbag recall for over 1 year and no replacement or remedy offered.
- Air bags
Takata recall. I was notified in july 2016 about this recall. I have tried to have it repaired but have been told there IS no repair yet. It says I should avoid having anyone in the passenger seat. That IS not practical as I use my car everyday.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v032000 (air bags) and 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…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v032000 (air bags) and 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 local dealer, audi albany 723 new loudon road, latham, ny 12110, confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall. Received recall notice may, 2016 and again feb, 2016. both times, informed "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.
- Air bags
Takata recall - received notice in may 2016 of affected airbag, and still no remedy or plan of action.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v385000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 audi A6. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v385000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
The recall notice for this defect was issued in july 2016. there IS still no remedy and the defect has been described to put anyone in the passenger seat at risk of injury from metal shards if the airbag were to deploy. the excessive delay in providing a fix IS unsatisfactory and should be unacceptable.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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, 2005.the nhtsa…
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, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the VW vehicles IS 08v-156 (VW also IS correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles IS 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. While the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) IS similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw IS recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line IS tension free and correct the installation if tension IS found.if a crack or fuel leak IS found, VW will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10253418Audi Delivery Guidelines.
- 10253417Audi Delivery Guidelines.
- 10251041Electronic parking brake warning light on; parking brake doesn't always release
- 10251038Brakes squeel
- 10251035Brakes make moaning or "muh" noise when accelerating from stop or turning at slow speeds
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10251009Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250995Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250968Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250952Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250949Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10250654Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250473Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250468Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250430Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
- 10250424MIL on (P1545, P0121, P0123, P0221 or P0222 stored in ECM)
- 10250423Idle speed characteristic during cold start
- 10250415Idle speed characteristic during cold start
- 10249085Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10243988Elsaweb Newsletter
- 10243930This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- 10243793Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243791Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243790Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243787Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243782Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243780Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243775Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243770Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243766Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243761Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10243756Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10235531Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023
- 10233620In 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.
- 10233612In 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.
- 10232111In 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.
- 10232062Takata recall and 3G turndown
- 10231144Technical bulletins and updates
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