2006 Audi A4 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Audi A4, 1% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Whilst driving on the interstate in a downpour esp and epc lights lit up and the car went into limp mode, disabling the majority of engine power. This has happened prior only in wet rainy conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10584695, filed 2014-04, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10780931, filed 2015-10Related service bulletins
- 10210679May 28, 2014This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are…
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Audi A4
159 complaintsAir bags
73 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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