NHTSA lists 67 complaints for the 2006 Audi A6, 3 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AUDI A6.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2018-06-22. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
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 rep (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-01-11. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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, Vi (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
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 Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-06-01. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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, unl (excerpt)
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-08-01. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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 R (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
417 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 114 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 79 |
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| AIR BAGS | 59 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 44 |
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| SUSPENSION | 20 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 19 |
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| STEERING | 18 |
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| WHEELS | 18 |
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10243930
Date: 2023-10-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
10235531
Date: 2023-04-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023
10233612
Date: 2023-03-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
10233620
Date: 2023-03-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.
10232111
Date: 2023-02-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
10232062
Date: 2023-02-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT.
Takata recall and 3G turndown
10225524
Date: 2022-10-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
10222113
Date: 2022-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,121 Audi owners in the state of South Carolina on September 19, 2022.
10216495
Date: 2022-07-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT.
In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 565 Audi owners in the State of Puerto Rico on July 25, 2022.
10216496
Date: 2022-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,026 Audi owners in the State of Virginia on July 21, 2022.