2008 Audi A6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2008 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 Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.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
71 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
On August 3, 2026, a 2008 Audi A6 was traveling on the George Washington Parkway in Virginia when the driver encountered a large tree branch in the roadway and swerved to avoid it. The vehicle struck a curb, became airborne, rolled, and went down an embankment before coming to rest. The driver was…
On August 3, 2026, a 2008 Audi A6 was traveling on the George Washington Parkway in Virginia when the driver encountered a large tree branch in the roadway and swerved to avoid it. The vehicle struck a curb, became airborne, rolled, and went down an embankment before coming to rest. The driver was wearing a seat belt. The driver’s frontal airbag in the steering wheel deployed, but none of the side or curtain airbags deployed during the crash. Given the severity and multiple-impact sequence of the accident, I am reporting the non-deployment so NHTSA can evaluate whether the side and curtain airbag systems operated as designed. The vehicle sustained significant damage and was declared a total loss. It remains intact and available for inspection, and we have requested that it be preserved.The vehicle has been in the same family since it was purchased new in 2008, with two owners within the family. It had never been involved in an accident before this crash, and to our knowledge there had been no previous airbag deployments or repairs to the airbag or restraint systems. There were no airbag warning lights, messages, or other indications of a problem before the crash.Police responded to the accident, and the vehicle has been inspected by the insurance company. It has not yet been inspected by Audi or an independent engineer specifically regarding the side and curtain airbag non-deployment. I understand a rollover alone does not necessarily require these airbags to deploy. My concern is that the driver’s frontal airbag deployed during a serious, multiple-impact crash while the side and curtain airbags did not, and I would like the non-deployment evaluated while the vehicle remains available for inspection. NHTSA previously conducted a Special Crash Investigation involving side-airbag non-deployment in another 2008 Audi A6 (NHTSA Publication 813261). NHTSA determined that vehicle’s airbags operated as intended. I am referencing it because it involved the same model year
- Air bags
The contact owns a 2008 Audi A6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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.
- Power train
TCM is defective will not allow car to shift into gear causing car to stop in traffic with no warnings
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi fairfield (435 commerce dr, fairfield, ct 06825…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi fairfield (435 commerce dr, fairfield, ct 06825, (203)-951-6570) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Audi periodically sends out a provocative safety warning to 'schedule your repair immediately' stating that (my) 'safety and satisfaction are their top priorities'. When I call a dealer, I'm told that I already have the (temporary and only) fix (as takata went bankrupt). Please encourage corp audi…
Audi periodically sends out a provocative safety warning to 'schedule your repair immediately' stating that (my) 'safety and satisfaction are their top priorities'. When I call a dealer, I'm told that I already have the (temporary and only) fix (as takata went bankrupt). Please encourage corp audi to get their story strait. The only fact I know for certain IS that neither I or anyone one I know will ever buy another audi.
- Air bags
Takata recall I have contacted the audi dealer and audi USA several times to get a repair scheduled without any success. This has now been going on for more than 2 years. every time I get the same story. We have not received any parts, one time they told me the repair had just been revoked and that they were waiting new information. I feel very unsafe with the situation.
- Air bags
2008 audi A6 quattro. Consumer writes in regard to dealership failing to replace faulty components in a timely manner; airbag safety recall no. 69R7. *As *js
- Air bags · Seat belts
Takata recall - airbag replaced per recall but airbag light remains lit due to faulty seatbelt in rear center passenger seat. faulty seat belt needs to be put under recall as this seems to be a common issue in the audi.
- Air bags
I was involved in a passenger side impact accident where the passenger side curtain did not deploy. The impacting vehicle was traveling above 35mph when it struck. There were no skid marks nor any attempt to slow the vehicle before impact. Both vehicles were totaled in the collision. All passengers…
I was involved in a passenger side impact accident where the passenger side curtain did not deploy. The impacting vehicle was traveling above 35mph when it struck. There were no skid marks nor any attempt to slow the vehicle before impact. Both vehicles were totaled in the collision. All passengers in both vehicles (1 driver/ 1 passenger) were transported to the hospital for injuries. The vehicle IS currently located at iaai in baltimore. Https://www.iaai.com​/vehicle?itemid=2884​8576&rownumber=16&lo​adrecent=true
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (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. Paul miller…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v427000 (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. Paul miller audi (179 US-46, parsippany, nj 07054, (973) 575-7750) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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 2008 audi A6. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v032000 (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 (international mercedes-benz milwaukee, 2400 s 108th st, milwaukee, wi 53227, (866) 455-8708) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy and that there was a preposition recall. 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
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A6. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (audi columbus, 341 n hamilton road, columbus…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi A6. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (audi columbus, 341 n hamilton road, columbus, ohio 43213) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Exterior lighting
Headlight flickering and turns off with dipped light warning. Rear lights warnings of bulbs out random times. Shutting lights off and on resolves issue with headlights.
- Air bags
Takata recall I have been waiting over a year for the airbag fix on my car. this amount of time IS extremely concerning given this IS a life/safety fix. how much longer will this take?
- Air bags
" takata recall " in december 2016 I purchased a used low mile 2008 audi A6 from boise volkswagen-audi in boise idaho. It has the takata airbag recall on it. I believe audi new about the recall before I purchased the car. The dealer has not fixed it because they don`t have the parts. Their solution…
" takata recall " in december 2016 I purchased a used low mile 2008 audi A6 from boise volkswagen-audi in boise idaho. It has the takata airbag recall on it. I believe audi new about the recall before I purchased the car. The dealer has not fixed it because they don`t have the parts. Their solution IS don`t let anyone ride in the front seat! Really? I have two teenage kids and two elderly parents I take care of. I can`t own a car that I cannot use or should I have too. The recall says the metal parts of the air bag can come apart and can cause fatal injury, so that puts everyone in the car in danger, not just the passenger! I think audi should buy my car back or give me a loaner car until they are able to fix the safety issue. I am super unhappy with this and afraid to even drive the car, but I have to because its my only source of transportation. What can be done?
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 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 contact called a…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 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 contact called a local dealer (audi milwaukee, 10606 w arthur ave, milwaukee, wi 53227) and was informed that there was nothing to worry about. 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. Airbag has been identified as defective product with the potential to cause fatal bodily harm in the event the product deploys. Since 2016, multiple audi dealerships have not provided a solution regarding this issue.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 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 contact called a…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 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 contact called a local dealer (prestige audi, 9201 w colifax ave, lakewood, co 80215) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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. I visited the audi dealers several times over the last year and they said they are unable to replace the airbags as they don't have any parts in stock and were unable to give me a timeline for completion
- Air bags
Takata recall related - a nhtsa recall number has been issued - 17v032 and a manufacturer recall number has been issued - 69P6 nearly 11 months ago but no remedy has been provided.
- Air bags
Takata airbags I have contacted the dealer (larson audi in tacoma, wa) and the audi headquarters in the us. audi IS unconcerned that I have an unsafe car as verified by takata on their website airbagrecall,com. the only thing I am able to do IS not drive the car. what do I need to do to get it repaired? This has been going on since last january.
- Air bags
Takata recall, nhtsa: 17v032, I received a letter from audi in march 2017 informing me of the recall. I contacted my local audi dealer every month since trying to schedule the takata airbag repair. After over six months audi IS still not able to schedule or complete the repair. This IS unacceptable…
Takata recall, nhtsa: 17v032, I received a letter from audi in march 2017 informing me of the recall. I contacted my local audi dealer every month since trying to schedule the takata airbag repair. After over six months audi IS still not able to schedule or complete the repair. This IS unacceptable since it IS such an important safety concern. There does not seem to be any way to move forward and audi does not provide any information about when the repair will be available. I believe this IS taking much too long to complete. Any help in the matter would be appreciated. Thank you. best, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Air bags
Takata airbag recall I received notice in march about this recall and it's now almost october and I have note received any information about a repair. I am extremely concerned about this life threatening problem and am unsure what else I can do. there IS zero information about when a fix will be available for my car and audi has not offered any type of alternative transportation until the car can be fixed.
- Air bags
2008 audi A6. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair frontal airbag inflator recall notice. *ld the consumer stated the recall repair would take two separate occasions to be fully completed. The consumer stated this was unacceptable due to the nearest dealer being 3.5 hours away. The consumer requested alternative options. Updated 09/11/2017*js
- Air bags
Takata recall - for over a year, the audi dealership from which I bought my car in chicago has said on 3 different occasions - the last approximately 4 months ago - they don't have the replacement for it yet. however, I just read on your site that the interim repair IS replacement with a new…
Takata recall - for over a year, the audi dealership from which I bought my car in chicago has said on 3 different occasions - the last approximately 4 months ago - they don't have the replacement for it yet. however, I just read on your site that the interim repair IS replacement with a new takata insulflator, which seems like it would be available. my car IS 9 years old and I also read on your website that the risk of detonation increases with age. my car should be a priority.
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.
- 10251038Brakes squeel
- 10251035Brakes make moaning or "muh" noise when accelerating from stop or turning at slow speeds
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10251025Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251023Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251018Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 10251016Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10251009Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250999Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250995Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250982Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10250971Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 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
- 10250944Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- 10250676Self-leveling compressor inoperative
- 10250665Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250658Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- 10250654Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- 10250475Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- 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
- 10250413Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling
- 10250322This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- 10250179Elsa newsletter
- 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.
- 10248208This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 10246152This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- 10245285This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
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