2006 Audi A6 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Audi A6, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,450 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.
“Car won't start, or turn over, vehicle transmission stuck in park. Have to tow on dollies account wheels locked up to dealership. Dealership says steering lock stuck in open position and have to replace entire steering column account part is integrated with steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10444769, filed 2012-01, 63,450 miles“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 complaint #10555091, filed 2013-12, 130,000 miles“There is a constant thumping emanating from the rear axle area of the car, most notably at full stop. Audi says they are aware of it but don't know what to do about it. Also there is a squeal when turning sharply and slowly, but Audi says they cannot duplicate it.”
NHTSA complaint #10165107, filed 2006-08, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128472Jul 14, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-37 dated February 6, 2012. Customer may report that downshifts are not smooth when the vehicle is slowing down. Update to…
- 10226530Jun 3, 2014ATF pan leaks
- 10210680Jun 3, 2014As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.
- 10122418Jun 3, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-19 dated January 31, 2011. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket. As the sump pan gasket…
- 10122420Jun 2, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-51 dated August 30, 2013. Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust…
- 10212703May 29, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10226529May 28, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 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…
- 10122465May 28, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 15 | 13% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 15% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Audi A6
40 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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