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2013 Audi A6 / S6 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 116 repairs.
2013 Audi A6 / S6 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 68 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Audi A6 / S6
Engine not specified
| Audi A6 / S6 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201741000 mi | Vent drain | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 201415000 mi | MMI update to fix sound and functionality issues. Squeaky steering column | ||
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
204-horsepower 2.8L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in New Zealand Aug 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201749600 mi | Hard drive failure prevented Satnav and the 'media' link from booting up. Radio and car selections worked fine. Replaced free of charge under a third party warranty | ||
| Dec 202068820 mi$500 | Worn. Replaced with non oem parts | ||
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Mar 201650000 mi | Exhaust flap motor failed | ||
| Aug 201767000 mi | PCV valve replaced | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2014 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Nov 201420000 mi | Coolant leak on line going into right hand turbo. Apparently a common issue with 4.0T V8s. Dealer replaced coolant lines and seals for both turbos. Issue has been resolved. | ||
| May 201527900 mi | Occasional hesitation in acceleration. I suspected it was related to a flash for the DSG, but the dealer replaced some of the ignition coils. | ||
| Jul 201758000 mi | Adaptive cruise control would deactivate after a few minutes of driving. Dealer advised that a wire was loose, so there was no charge for the repair. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 20144500 mi | Replace charge air cooling pump V188 due to internal short, which blew a fuse and took several engine sensors offline. Took a week to diagnose, order parts, and install. Also did 5,000 mile service. | ||
| Nov 201415000 mi | Small coolant leak repaired at the left (driver's side) turbocharger. Known issue that required the line and seal to be replaced with updated parts. | ||
| Feb 201519000 mi | Underhood plastic trim panel came loose, making the hood difficult to latch easily. | ||
| Sep 201528000 mi | Driver's seat frame broken (again) allowing seat to rock back and forth | ||
| Nov 201533000 mi | Small coolant return hose to expansion tank developed 3 small cracks, causing a small coolant leak. Replacement hose ordered & installed. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Kansas, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 201422000 mi | coolant leak at turbo rumble noise in rear shock mounts | ||
| May 201424000 mi | poor radio quality | ||
| Sep 201429000 mi | a/c quit working suddenly. The failure was a high pressure switch, which was replaced fixing the problem | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 20135000 mi | There was a campaign update. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201949000 mi | Plastic cowling by hood latch was loose and was replaced by same. | ||
| Sep 201952000 miUS $2250 | Both turbo failed Audi covered 75% of out of warranty repair due to know issue of oil check valve and filter screen causing oil flow starvation to turbos | ||
| Jun 202154000 mi | Top off coolant in overflow tank | ||
| Jun 202255000 mi | no problem found. If problem persists, dealer will run full diagnostics. It may be a failing coolant overflow tank level sensor. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201312700 mi | Low power, rough engine, flashing check engine light. Problem gone after restart of engine. Dealer claims ECM software update fixes the fault codes found (exhaust cam position). Check engine light from a fault code from the secondary air injection system. Dealer performed vacuum test (requires removal of the front bumpber) and found a cracked T-fitting. Replacement of part fixed the issue. | ||
| Feb 201525000 mi | Black residue on turbos where coolant lines are connected -- lines replaced per TSB | ||
| Mar 201525000 mi | Installed TSB2035235/2 to address throttle lag that occurs while reapplying throttle immediately after braking. | ||
| Jun 201528000 mi | Intermittent image failure from backup camera. | ||
| Aug 201528900 mi | Engine occasionally will stall after fuel fill up. Dealer was not able to replicate the problem. | ||
| Aug 201636000 miUS $1400 | Valve in oil separator failed causing a very loud high pitched whistle. | ||
| Sep 201637000 miUS $1500 | Enginee stall after filling tank while car was hot. Problem traced to bad N80 valve and also required replacement of charcoal canister which was full of raw fuel. | ||
| Sep 202056000 miUS $175 | Replaced all 8 spark plugs due to misfire on one cylinder (spark plug showed wear/damage). | ||
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 313hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Great Britain Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 202153000 mi£190 | Caliper replaced on right hand side. Causing rubbing noise. | ||
| Jul 202156000 mi£240 | Caliper left hand side replaced. Causing rubbing noise and getting progressively worse. Inspection for coolant leak as car using 1l a month. Leak not found. Car now using a liter a fortnight must get it looked at again in hope it can now be found. Suspect it's in the heating system as worse in the winter. | ||
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in New Jersey, United States May 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Oct 20135700 mi | Heat worked intermittently. Sometimes would not come on for very long time (over 20 minutes). | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201834500 miUS $518 | Front upper control arm bushings were cracked. Bushings replaced. Inspection found a problem with fuel door lock actuator. Declined repair. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201516000 mi | Hood light stayed on. Door locks were out of sync. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20144540 mi | TSB Steering TSB Engine software update Not enough bass in Bose system. Found TSB to flash the amp. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Georgia, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 2013 | Horn activated on its own while driving | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Nov 20139000 mi | TSB for steering issue | ||
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Trinidad and Tobago Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201755323 mi | Routine maintenance service | ||
| Feb 201859520 mi$850 | Water pump failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| May 202179471 mi$200 | Windshield Washer Motor Replace Engine Coolant Reservoir since we have had to add coolant on a number of occasions. Still losing coolant. The mechanic indicated that the coolant and oil usage is normal for the age of the age vehicle but when I compare it to my other vehicles it sticks out as being very high. Most if the vehicles require little or no added coolant while the Audi has to b topped up periodically. The vehicle never used to do that when it was new. | ||
| May 202284320 mi$1000 | Replaced front wheel bearings Stabilizer bars replaced Vehicle aligned | ||
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201533000 mi | Had a bad motor on passenger side also heated steering wheel won't get warm | ||
| Oct 201769158 miUS $800 | Intercooler radiator Coolant leak water pump | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201881300 miUS $85 | Saw two codes flash on secondary device, P2006 & P2007, which means there is a vacuum leak. Supercharger was removed to replace thermostat, mechanic may have left an air leak in the system to cause code and engine check light. Update: Turns out the dealership when they put it back together they crossed the vacuum lines on cylinder banks one and two, thus the check engine light. When they tore into it a second time they discovered their mistake and made the correction. Coolant temperature climbed as thermostat became stuck closed. Thermostat replaced, check engine light came on as I was leaving the dealership. Replaced by dealer under CPO warranty. Otherwise $1000. | ||
| Jul 201894000 miUS $85 | control arm bushings were worn out and replaced, right & left side front, and left side rear. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20134200 mi | Main MMI knob next to shifter would scroll but not respond when pushed to make a selection. MMI was replaced at no charge. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Colorado, United States Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202282000 miUS $800 | Motor mounts replacement. Notorious of braking after 60k miles. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201313500 mi | Downshift from 2nd to 1st gear rough. Software upgrade fix. Change behavior after car has been driven and then stopped with a door being opened. Action switched from car full stop and automatically applying brake TO car remains running and brake needs to be manually applied when desired. | ||
| Mar 201426000 mi | Intercooler Radiator leaked from small rock damage through front grill | ||
| Dec 201664000 miUS $410 | ECP light came on and car went into limp mode (restricted to <=3800RPM). They just reset the computer. MMI kept rebooting at random times. | ||
| Sep 201774000 miUS $900 | New pads | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 201315700 mi | Homelink system failed | ||
| Jul 201430000 mi | Motor for driver side folding mirror failed. Dealer replaced motor. | ||
| Jan 201622200 miUS $1000 | Check engine light, emission problem. | ||
| Sep 201771000 mi | Fuel system recall | ||
| Dec 201779000 miUS $2000 | Replace all pads and rotors | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201549500 mi | battery was discovered to be faulty, replaced under warranty durring inspection and service. | ||
| Sep 201656000 mi | AC was not cold. Unknown part replaced | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Aug 20136000 mi | Electronic steering makes loud grinding noise when turning the wheel in any direction. | ||
| Mar 201415000 mi | Steering boot inside car needed replacement because of continuous squealing noise. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201645000 mi | Very loud waterfall noise in dashboard | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Tennessee, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Needs a new license plate bracket. Screw fell off inside bumper, very hard to get to. Poor design. Dealer had to order it. Repairs will require a return trip. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 20122000 mi | parking sensor failure seat and glove compartment rattles | ||
| Jan 201312700 mi | Jerky 2-1 downshift upon acceleration. | ||
| Jun 201418000 mi | GPS antenna not working around view cameras showed skewed images adaptive cruise control worked sporadically, would turn off at times. Braking guard would do same. navigation screen chattering when opening/closing | ||
| Jan 20157300 mi | Rattles on door and rear shelf | ||
| Jul 201525000 mi | Rattles never fixed. Sporadic failure of blind spot assist (it would turn off by itself) | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Idaho, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201410300 mi | Bluetooth MMI issues, update performed. Still having issues. | ||
| Jan 20156000 mi | Continued issues with NAV and bluetooth. GPS wouldn't lock. Had bad MMI system. Replaced with 2014 MY MMI system. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Colorado, United States May 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 20133800 mi | Engine light came on and caused rough engine performance. Reset after off/on cycle. Dealer replaced vacuum pump based on Audi reco. All work under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201422000 mi | Updated Mmi to resolve poor sound quality | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Illinois, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201425000 mi | Bose sound system needed repair, sound was substandard quality. | ||
| Jun 201432000 mi | TSB 2034439/2 Intercooler radiator protection grill / shield | ||
| Aug 201561000 mi | Replaced SIM Card firmware due to TMobile Hardware change | ||
| Aug 201678600 mi | Check engine light, Catalytic converter malfunction. Performed ECM Software level update. | ||
| Jan 2018105000 miUS $1650 | Road debris damage of supercharger radiator. Replaced, and flush and fill radiator. There was a TSB from Audi 4 years ago (TSB 2034439/2) that identified the potential for a rock to enter through the tiny slits (2”) in the base of the A6 grill. They then provided a free plastic inside intercooler radiator cover to try an prevent the damage. I received that TSB. However it was not enough to prevent this from occurring. Arguably it could be considered a design issue. I am annoyed that even after getting the TSB, I still got the issue and had to pay $1600 for the repair. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jul 20134960 mi | Heads up Display (HUD) stops working when dashboard is hot from car being parked in sun. Starts working again when car cools down. At same time automatic headlights turn on even though daytime out. Headlights also turn off when dasj cools. | ||
| Aug 20135960 mi | Return trip to fix heads up display and auto headlights not working when car parked with dash in the sun. Start working after car runs for around 15 min and AC cools. Dealer response is that behavior is normal. Third trip regarding HUD and auto headlights. Dealer investigating cause further. No resolution, but promised has been escalated from Audi Tech to Product Support. | ||
| Sep 20136820 mi | Dealer wanted car brought in when HUD and auto headlights were actiing up to take measurements. Replicated problem, took measurements, but still have no resolution. | ||
| Oct 20137720 mi | Ordered and installed a light and moisture sensor, which fixed the problem with the HUD and automatic headlights. | ||
| Feb 201413500 mi | MMI system (Nav, Radio, Telephone) crashes when ever search for a contact when using iPhone 5s. After around 30 seconds restarts again. Nav / Audio / Phone system received firm ware upgrade to address problem with Bluetooth phone address book when using Iphone 5S | ||
| May 201418600 mi | Vent in rear b-pillar has louvers closed, and louvers will not open. Replaced rear vent on passenger side B pillar | ||
| Sep 201423560 mi | LED strip (turn signal) in the driver's side mirror failed. | ||
| Mar 201644640 mi | Dealer caused issue. After new tires installed, steering wheel vibrated between 65 and 75 mph. Dealer rebalanced tires, resolved issue. | ||
| Jun 201879050 miC $400 | Gas filler door would not unlock. Required replacement of the filler door lock actuator, and also replacement of the filler neck skirt. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201629300 mi | LED's in drivers side mirror for turn signal stopped working. A red indicator light on dash signified a problem. | ||
| Apr 201842000 mi | Recall for possible fuel leak. Repaired. Made appointment a month in advance. Dropped car off the day before. Not repaired until the day after the scheduled appointment. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Nevada, United States May 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jun 201417000 mi | Squeaky Steering column. | ||
| Feb 201521500 mi | About 20% of the time Gas Cap cover will not open. Replaced Actuator. Driver's Arm rest would not stay in selected raised-position. Hinge mechanism replaced | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - May 2016 | |||
| Oct 20121500 mi | Radiator leak | ||
| Nov 201318300 mi | Pressure switch | ||
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