2006 Audi A6 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,570miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Audi A6, 3% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,570 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.
“At 150k miles, experienced no crank, no start. Tow to dealer, and I had already done some triage. They did 2 hrs of troubleshooting problems that were not even related, so I took the car back. Found a trust worthy mechanic and his diag suggested the scm burned out taking the PCM and ECM along with it. The cost would have been in the $6000 range as he stated a %40 failure rate after 150k in alldata. He also said, if I repair it, I need to replace the steering column as well because I will just have issues down the road if I dont. The car also had a slow oil leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081013, filed 2018-03, 150,000 miles“I have a used 2006 Audi A6 quattro 3.2 [when purchased in 2013 it only had 89,000 miles - currently at 111,139 miles]. Last wednesday 06/15/2016, the car refused to turn over, however, the radio, mmi, exterior/interior lights were all operable. After investigating the issue more, I realized that the electrical windows refused to raise, the dash didn't illuminate, and I was unable to place the car in neutral. Later that evening, my insurance provider sent a tow truck with a flatbed - the vehicle had to be chained to the tow truck and pulled out of my parking spot because the wheels were locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875681, filed 2016-06, 111,139 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10165807Oct 7, 2019This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
- 10166778Oct 1, 2019Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
- 10249054Jul 10, 2014Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2020 | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 | 11 | 10% |
| 2018 | 2 | 18% |
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 8 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Audi A6
40 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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