2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2012

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2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (7%)

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2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (44%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

149000 mi

US $1300
Brakes, normal wear and tear. 
80000 mi

US $300
Painted calipers and replaced pads with EBC red pads 
95000 mi

US $1250
Less than 3mm on front brake pads so replaced pads, rotors, and flushed and replaced brake fluid. 
48000 mi

US $1200
The front brakes were down to metal on metal. Sensors never indicated that they were low. 
49000 mi

US $400
Rear pads worn. This time sensor warning came on. 
51000 mi

US $1700
Rear brake pads 
63000 mi

US $2500
Front brakes  
66000 mi

US $1800
Front & Rear Pads & Rotors 
70000 mi Needed to have both front and rear rotors replaced after 3000 miles - Defective parts that were replaced previously in Dec 2017. No cost to me... 
89000 mi

US $1300
Pads were worn, replaced pads and rotor 
32600 mi Steering angle sensor failed, took out ESP and Adaptive Cruise Cotrol 
98000 mi

US $2000
brakes unevenly worn; bad install reported; new pads and rotors placed 
52000 mi

US $300
rear brakes 
65000 mi

US $900
Replaced front rotors, pads, brake linings. 
96000 mi

US $1200
Replaced right front wheel speed sensor 
29760 mi Failure led to a cut in an electrical harness. Delay was 2 days for part delivery. 

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