2008 Audi A6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Audi A6, 3% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 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.
“Multiple issues on this car that all came on about the same time. The amb/parking brake module/esp warning lit up, and a few days later the car was not shifting into gear on startup, and when it did shift into gear it shifted erratically and went into neutral on occasion. The transmission control module, ABS sensors both went bad on the car and the car was unable to shift into gear. The car sat at Audi len stoler in owings mills, md for 2 weeks for problem to be diagnosed. They said it was the transmission control module and the ABS sensor that was bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10494519, filed 2013-01, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Audi A6. The contact stated while traveling approximately 60 MPH, he attempted to decelerate but the brakes locked up. The contact also mentioned that smoke and extreme heat emitted from the front brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the ABS system was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 02/11/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10543019, filed 2013-09, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235359Apr 18, 2023This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
- 10217895Aug 11, 2022This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
- 10207210Jan 31, 2022This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
- 10193583May 13, 2021This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions.
- 10187575Feb 25, 2021This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill).
- 10186993Feb 10, 2021This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
- 10186569Jan 25, 2021This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
- 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 10 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
| 2003 | 6 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 29 | 20% |
| 1999 | 39 | 18% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Audi A6
49 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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