2006 Audi A6
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 67
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
60% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 67 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 130 |
| 1999 | 217 |
| 2000 | 148 |
| 2001 | 113 |
| 2002 | 88 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 67 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 114 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
60% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Takata recall the problem with the Takata airbags has been absolutely confirmed for years and this is the first notice from Audi in the time we have owned the car (Over one year).
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-03
Takata recall, no remedy yet. NHTSA recall number 17V032. Manufacturer recall number -69P6
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13
Takata recall NHTSA recall #17V032 no fix available
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12
Electrical system
19% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing switch.
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I bought a used 2006 Audi A6 two months before the accident. I had been using the "Keyless" Option when starting and stopping the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-17
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 50 MPH the vehicle burst into flames. Months prior to the fire the vehicle was taken to the dealer 01/27/2005 for recall remedy repairs, #04V133000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-28
Audi would not start, car does not recognize keys, car stuck in park, all wheels locked, steering wheel locked, mmi radio works, light works, everything else on the car works.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-06
Steering
6% · 4 reportsEngine
6% · 4 reportsService brakes
6% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-09-14Structure07V334000 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…
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.
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2017-04-28Air bags16V382000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
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2018-03-30Air bags17V032000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
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2018-06-29Air bags18V427000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Audi A6 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V334000 · Structure
- Recall 16V382000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V032000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V427000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2006 Audi A6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Audi A6 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Audi A6?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Audi A6 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.