2006 Audi A4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Audi A4, 2% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,100 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.
“Power steering fluid is draining from reservoir faster than I can put it in. This is one problem too many on my Audi. The car is a 2006 A4 purchased new in march 2007 therefore 5 years and 3 mths and 60,000 miles. From what I can't read on the web, the oil is lost in the rack and pinion box. This is the fourth time at Audi dealer in past 6 weeks, two electric window regulators, bearing front wheel and now power steering problem that I think will go in the 600$ to 1000$ repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462837, filed 2012-06, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. While performing a u-turn, the power steering pump pulley separated from the vehicle. The contact spoke with the dealer who replaced the power steering pump pulley. In addition, the A/C compressor was no longer functioning due to the power steering pump failure. The compressor was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10336567, filed 2010-06, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. Thirty days after the vehicle was purchased the steering wheel began to shake excessively while making a left or right turn. The dealer stated that the failure was not a safety concern and did not duplicate the failure. The dealer also stated that there was no repair needed. The VIN is not available. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #10281995, filed 2009-08, 100 miles“The contact stated while driving 58 MPH on all road conditions, there was an extreme vibration physically felt through the steering wheel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the steering was designed to provide road feedback through the steering vibrations. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 10/30/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10167825, filed 2006-09, 200 miles“The problem is a steering wheel shake that sets up a distracting vibration at speeds between 50-60 MPH. The strength of the vibration is varied as the vibrations can be strong or weak and at times, even feel as if they are not there. The danger is that there doesn't seem to be an answer as to what is causing this problem. It's related to steering of the vehicle. Becomes very disconcerting creating a nervous driver as the sensation from the vibrations is one of lack of control . Tires have been rotated, rebalanced and tire pressures checked and changed multiple times to check for changes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168539, filed 2006-09Related service bulletins
- 10163120Jul 12, 2019This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
- 10123716Oct 20, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is…
- 10250949Oct 21, 2014Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10124754Oct 21, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-54 dated September 13, 2013. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails…
- 10122192Jan 9, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-23 dated June 18, 2012. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 27% |
| 2014 | 9 | 28% |
| 2013 | 10 | 42% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 15 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 8% |
| 1998 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology