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2010 Audi A6 / S6 repairs by problem area
Engine (58%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 45 repairs.
2010 Audi A6 / S6 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201582000 mi | Head gasket replacement. | ||
| Aug 201898000 miUS $500 | Passenger airbag recall 95000 Major service | ||
| Sep 201898000 miUS $76 | Replaced third brake light | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Illinois, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201870000 miUS $93 | The auxiliary radiator was leaking and had to be replaced. Checked cooling system for leaks, discovered pin hole leak in radiator. Pressure test cost $93. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Washington, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201573000 miUS $1000 | replace faulty headlight assemblies due to extreme condensation build-up due resulting from wet weather conditions. | ||
| Feb 201788000 miUS $1500 | Oil gasket leaks found in 2 places. Turbo charger needed replacement. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017149500 miUS $15 | Since purchasing with approximately 143,000 miles, the engine has used a *lot* of oil, a quart every 670-900 miles(!) A mechanic friend suggested adding Seafoam to the engine oil, which I did for approximately 200 miles before changing the oil. We'll see if it helps. | ||
| Sep 2017151500 miUS $400 | Two (plastic!) coolant bleeder screws were broken and leaking near the supercharger. Had to be tapped out, remnants of plastic in threads removed, and new screws installed. After the repair, oil usage increased dramatically (1 qt every 200 miles or less!). Couldn't get back to shop to have them address for a few months, then went on a one-month long trip during which the car just sat. After sitting for that month, oil consumption has fallen to nearly 900 miles last time I checked. Quite bizarre! | ||
| Apr 2018156000 miUS $2000 | Car was hemorrhaging coolant from a gasket under supercharger. Had intake valves cleaned while the supercharger was off. Access plug to left headlight was missing and allowed water to get in, destroying wiring and ballast, so used headlight assembly was installed. | ||
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jun 2010400 mi | Power steering hose ruptured and drained out all fluid; dealer replaced hose. Driver's seat was badly wrinkled at delivery; dealer agreed to replace; factory sent new cover; work done at local auto upholstery shop | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Feb 201880000 miUS $600 | The headlights are expensive on this. $350 alone for the bulb. It was the passenger side light so the entire air intake manifold has to disassembled to get to the bulb housing. While they were there they changed the air filter as well. | ||
| Jun 201882000 miUS $650 | Faulty thermostat and line | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Colorado, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201773000 miUS $500 | Replace thermostat and water pump. | ||
| Feb 201885000 miUS $200 | Replace battery | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jan 201328500 miUS $3000 | Timing chain broke at 28,000 miles. Chain, tensioner, and several other parts of the engine had to be replaced. Repair took over one month as parts had to be ordered from Germany. Timing Chain Tensioner broke, had to replace timing chain, all tensioners and various other engine components. Repair took 30 days to finish because parts shortage Failed gasket near timing chain from repair. Several quarts of oil leaked all over my driveway. Transmission shifted hard as well. | ||
| Feb 201330200 mi | Car was producing a raw gas smell in the cabin routinely. Mechanics could find now fault. Problem persists. Steering was making a clunking noise at low speeds. Audi made several adjustments the steering mechanisms over the course of 2 days until the noise went away. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Illinois, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2016103000 miUS $1700 | During routine oil change oil leak was discovered in oil filter housing. Replaced valve cover gaskets, resealed upper timing chain covers, replaced oil filter housing, and intake gaskets. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2017US $1600 | Broken cross pipe leading to thermostat malfunction. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States May 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 201576000 miUS $1800 | Replace front struts | ||
| Apr 2017106000 miUS $1900 | Brake pads/rotors worn. About 50,000 miles since replacement | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Virginia, United States May 2014 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Mar 201551000 miUS $85 | Passenger door not locking. Replaced the locking mechanism. | ||
| Nov 2021101000 mi | Timing cover gaskets parished, so oil leaking into spark plugs and causing misfire. Replaced both gaskets and all spark plugs. | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201550500 miUS $500 | Replaced battery | ||
| Audi A6 / S6 in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201667100 miUS $4800 | Cam tensioner broke | ||
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| May 201443000 mi | Tweeter in driver's door replaced due to scratchy sound/cutting in and out at low volume. Replacement tweeter experiencing same issue, so I believe the cause is loose wiring or an issue with the head unit. Update: resolved itself a few weeks later. | ||
| Aug 201557700 miUS $450 | Vacuum hose failed and needed to be replaced. Was causing check engine light, which indicated that the engine was running lean. | ||
| Sep 201558000 miUS $1700 | Replaced intake manifold and breather hose | ||
| Mar 201664000 miUS $750 | Driver's door would intermittently not lock/unlock with the remote. Had to use the key to lock/unlock. Dealer replaced lock assembly. | ||
| Jun 201665000 miUS $165 | Low voltage in the car's electrical system caused several intermittent fault lights, including ABS, traction control, etc. The issue was not solved during the initial service visit. The car is currently back at the dealer for further diag. | ||
| Jul 201665200 miUS $150 | Various wiring harnesses needed to be replaced for the ABS system. | ||
| Dec 201669450 miUS $204 | Replaced front right inner CV boot | ||
| Dec 201777000 miUS $650 | Replaced left front half shaft due to bad CV joint. Apparently the CV joint cannot be replaced without replacing the axle. Replaced cracked coolant expansion tank. | ||
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A6 / S6 in Georgia, United States Jan 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016100000 miUS $1100 | Radiator fan/AC Fan and fan control module replaced. Also replace drive belt an tension pulley. | ||
| Jun 2017111000 miUS $950 | Replace water pump and thermostat. | ||
| Oct 2017115000 mi | Replace AC Blower motor Replace tensioner and serpentine belt. | ||
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