2010 Audi A6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 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 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…
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 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 Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.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
17 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
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 approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
- 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…
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 commerce dr., fairfield, ct 06825) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact recently received a postcard from tk holdings about takata filing for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall I just became aware of this recall.
- 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
- Air bags · 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
- Air bags
Airbag recall: takata
- Air bags · 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…
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 manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The local dealer (audi north orlando located at 139 n oregon st, stanford, florida 32771) continued to inform the contact that they would have parts available the next month and that they were on a wait list; however, the air bags received were for newer vehicles. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
- 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 experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall. Over eight months without a remedy.
- 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 experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall. mfg or distributor has not corrected the recall safety issue in a timely manner.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Seat belts
Blinking drivers side headlight. Audi has technical service bulletin and will not repair for free !! tere reasoning IS IS that I have over 100 k miles. I reported this to them when I had 62 k miles and they said it never blinked when they tested it (not true) this IS a major safety hazard at…
Blinking drivers side headlight. Audi has technical service bulletin and will not repair for free !! tere reasoning IS IS that I have over 100 k miles. I reported this to them when I had 62 k miles and they said it never blinked when they tested it (not true) this IS a major safety hazard at night and they want to charge me over $1,000 dollars to fix....this should be a recall as it IS a safety issue!!!in fact audi corporate IS aware and are picking and choosing who gets the repair for free!
- Air bags · Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 2010 audi A6. While driving 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver's seat belt unlatched independently. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed from…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 audi A6. While driving 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver's seat belt unlatched independently. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
2009 audi A6 3.0T waterpump failed...twice. once at 8000 miles and again at 19,000 miles. *Tr
- Tires
Upon inspecting the right front tire of my 2010 audi A6, I noticed a "bubble" in the side wall of the tire. The bubble was about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and bulged about 1/2 inch outward. Because this can compromise the safety of the tire, I requested the audi dealer replace the tire with a new one. Mileage at time of failure 6500. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
2010 audi A6 experienced massive sudden loss of engine coolant. Result was need to immediately stop car and shut down engine. Loss of coolant resulted in hot liquid spraying out of engine and reducing visibility. Required tow truck to get car to dealer for replacement of defective water pump.…
2010 audi A6 experienced massive sudden loss of engine coolant. Result was need to immediately stop car and shut down engine. Loss of coolant resulted in hot liquid spraying out of engine and reducing visibility. Required tow truck to get car to dealer for replacement of defective water pump. According to service manager who directed repairs, the original water pump had a plastic housing and these housings have been failing on many 2009-2010 audi cars. New water pump part has been changed to metal pump housing (reportedly). *Tr
- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 audi A6 which house continental 2454018el97h conti pro contact tires. the driver noticed a bubble on the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the defective tire was replaced. One month later, both front tires blew out while driving…
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 audi A6 which house continental 2454018el97h conti pro contact tires. the driver noticed a bubble on the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the defective tire was replaced. One month later, both front tires blew out while driving at unknown speeds. The police arrived to the scene to assist with replacing the defective tires with spare tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire specialist for replacement. The failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 5,000.
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.
- 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
- 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009327This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
- 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007297This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007216This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11005935This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11005911This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 11005884This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- 11005865This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11005861This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11005848This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 11003026This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11003024This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002981This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002957This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- 11002955This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- 11002912This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- 11002235This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002216This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
- 11002208This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- 11002135This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- 11002116This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
- 11002108This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- 10254049This bulletin provides information when the sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.
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