Engine coolingPart report
2010 Audi A6 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Audi A6, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10242903Sep 7, 2023This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- 10238273Jun 15, 2023This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
- 10236376May 8, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
- 10233771Mar 31, 2023This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- 10208894Mar 3, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
- 10207179Jan 28, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
- 10207170Jan 10, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
- 10201492Sep 14, 2021This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
- 10193573May 13, 2021This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 18% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 12% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 17% |
| 2001 | 18 | 16% |
| 2000 | 21 | 14% |
| 1999 | 17 | 8% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi A6
Air bags
11 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
11 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi A6
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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