2006 Audi A6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2006 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 Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.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.
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. if one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid IS interpreted by the software as an…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install new software free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2007. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Owner complaints
67 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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 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 the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- 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 owner stated the actual mileage was over 200,000. *Js
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Failed fuel injector seal causing fuel leak
- 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…
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 mirage, ca. I am concerned for my safety of those of my family, as the recall points out that a metal mesh would deploy along with the airbag causing potential death. At this point, I would appreciate if audi of america was to purchase my vehicle back.
- 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…
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 the airbags and will let me know as soon as they are available. IS audi compliant with requirements simply by notifying customers of the recall or must they perform the service within a certain period of time? I am very concerned about the safety of my grandchildren.
- 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.
- Engine · Exterior lighting
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
- 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…
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, ca 91105, (626) 714-3159) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the part was to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
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…
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 as he stated a %40 failure rate after 150K in alldata. he also said, if I repair it, I need to replace the steering column as well because I will just have issues down the road if I dont. the car also had a slow oil leak. the place where I bought the car said the repair IS not worth the cost, so that factored into my decision not to invest in repairs. the oil leak was slow and I never had to top off the oil, but it was significant enough to know it was an issue. That leak was present after 80K miles. so I had to make the unfortunate decision not to invest any money into an attempted fix. I was at the gas station, had just filled up the gas tank, had new struts, new battery and prior to it not starting, the car was running so really good. it looked great and people often thought it was way newer than it was. there was way to much value in the car to trash it, but various parties only offered $200 to scrap it. this IS a high end car for audi and I cant believe they are allowed to implement a kill switch after 150K miles. I was planning on keeping that car for a long time. now unemployed, I have to buy a car I cant afford.
- Air bags
Takata recall there IS still no remedy listed on nhtsa website. I have not been contacted by manufacturer for an airbag replacement.
- Air bags
Takata recall, no remedy yet. Nhtsa recall number 17v032. Manufacturer recall number -69P6
- Air bags
Takata recall nhtsa recall #17v032 no fix available
- Air bags
"Takata recall" when will parts be available?
- Air bags
Takata recall I still have not received any communications regarding the replacement of the airbags. no timely response to the available replacement.
- Air bags
Takata recalled airbags in car. Dealer still doesnt have in stock, I have no other car to drive
- Service brakes
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- Air bags
"Takata recall" audi of smithtown fails, after six months of requesting, to replace the takata airbag on the passenger side of the subject car. audi of smithtown rejects responsibility to replace the airbag and claims that nhtsa IS responsible for providing replacement airbags. audi of smithtown…
"Takata recall" audi of smithtown fails, after six months of requesting, to replace the takata airbag on the passenger side of the subject car. audi of smithtown rejects responsibility to replace the airbag and claims that nhtsa IS responsible for providing replacement airbags. audi of smithtown IS unable to schedule replacement. audi of smithtown claims total ignorance about all matters regarding airbag replacement. please advise.
- Air bags
Takata airbag - it has been 8 months and audi has no remedy for the problem. I have a car that cannot accommodate the number of people in my family. Audi refuses to give me a loaner car and they have no timeframe for when a remedy will be available. This IS unacceptable. As always, the consumer IS left holding the bag for the corporation. How IS this right?
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact's employer owns a 2006 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (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…
TL* takata recall. The contact's employer owns a 2006 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (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 contact called audi morton grove (847-998-8000 located at 7000 golf rd, morton grove, il 60053) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified 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. updated 10/26/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. *Js
- 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 for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The bell audi dealer stated that there were no parts available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Takata recall- we received a recall notice 13 months(may 2016) ago regarding the passenger takata airbag in one of our two audis. In april 2017, even tho we are labeled by nhtsa a zone a, we received another recall notice that an interim repair would be made but not one that would allow us to sit…
Takata recall- we received a recall notice 13 months(may 2016) ago regarding the passenger takata airbag in one of our two audis. In april 2017, even tho we are labeled by nhtsa a zone a, we received another recall notice that an interim repair would be made but not one that would allow us to sit in the passenger seat according to audi in this car. This IS not acceptable. To not be allowed to sit in the passenger seat for safety concerns for 13 months and no one knows how much longer for a $40,000+ car IS beyond comprehension. I have contacted audi ceo to no avail. Ethe dealership cannot help either. So, the car sits in the garage as my husband IS on oxygen and broke his hip and cannot sit in the back seat. Either audi or someone needs to replace the airbag or replace the car with a car we can drive.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi A6. The contact received notification of 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…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi A6. The contact received notification of 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 confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa due to the agency being involved in part distribution. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Takata airbag I received a recall notice from audi in may 2006. I have periodically called my dealership newport imports in newport beach ca. eleven months later I am still being told that audi does not have a solution to repair or replace the air bags. this seems like an extremely long wait to have a safety issue corrected, especially as there IS no date by which audi expects to have a solution.
- Air bags
Takata recall. audi currently has no parts to fix/repair.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2006 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags); however, 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.
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
- 10251016Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10251009Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250999Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250995Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250968Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250966Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
- 10250959Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250952Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250949Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10250676Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250665Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250658Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 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
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