2006 Audi A6: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2006 Audi A6: 4 recalls, 67 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #07V334000 · 2007 · 23,898 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the…
Why it matters: This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
The fix: Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V382000 · 2016 · 194,453 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V032000 · 2017 · 33,421 vehicles
What's wrong: 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, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V427000 · 2018 · 237,947 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (40): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (13): the most common themes are electrical failure (6), door / lock issues (5).
- Steering (4): the most common themes are steering problems (4).
- Engine (4): the most common themes are leaks (3).
The 2006 Audi A6 has 67 owner complaints, ranking #9 of 33 A6 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 50). Complaints peaked in 2017 (25 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 10 years old, at a median of 80,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2005 (91 complaints, 3 recalls), 2007 (53 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2006 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2006 Audi A6. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2006 Audi A6 problems?
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (40), electrical (13), steering (4).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Audi A6 get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (3.1 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2006 Audi A6 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.