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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%)
Chart based on 167 repairs.
2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 39 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
Engine not specified
| 57000 mi | thermostat replacement under warranty |
2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 31000 mi | The diaphragm in the crankcase pressure regulating valve that was replaced last time was not sealing properly, causing hard start, rough idle, almost stalling, MIL. Entire valve replaced. |
| 29700 mi | Breather valve(pressure regulating valve) was not working right, removed and reinstalled |
2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89000 mi US $1300 |
Water pump was failing, replaced water pump. |
| 52500 mi US $85 |
The timing chain rattled very loudly on cold starts for well over two minutes. On hard starts it would rattle for about thirty seconds. There is a TSB to correct this issue and resulted in the timing chain tensioners being replaced. |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Audi Atlanta damaged exhaust components after trying to repair another issue they created. This occurred multiple times. I finally took the car to Audi Marietta to fix all the problems caused by Audi Atlanta. |
| 78000 mi | One catalytic converts broke but was still under warranty |
| 87000 mi | 85K service was completed and they noted one broken and one cracked motor mount. |
| 92300 mi | Replaced two motor mounts. I bought the car with 67k miles and is my first Audi so I bought a warranty (not from the dealer) and motor mounts are covered. |
| 20651 mi US $1566 |
Cylinder 3 went dead. Dealer replaced injector, ignition coil and spark plug. |
| 112000 mi US $3000 |
PCV Valve went out, being it is under the supercharger it was advised I replace the water pump, thermostat and pipes |
| 66000 mi US $1200 |
Leaking & Cracked Motor Mounts (2) |
| 82000 mi US $800 |
Water pump |
| 50000 mi US $99 |
EMISSIONS EVAP LEAK |
| 44000 mi | Epc light turned on and limited rpm to 4000. Dealer checked and replaced an oil pressure switch. |
| 45000 mi US $200 |
I had the car in for its scheduled maintenance. They noted that the water pump was leaking so i had them fix while it was in. They are supposed to do many checks during this major maintenance service. Sadly Audi Denver dropped the ball here. The battery was supposed to be checked, but less than two weeks later I had to replace the battery. |
| 50000 mi US $1200 |
The supercharger intercooler got a leak, possibly from a rock flying up into it and caused a dramatic leak. |
| 63000 mi US $2500 |
and repair of an engine mount. |
| 74000 mi US $399 |
valve cover gaskets had to be replaced due to a leak. |
| 9100 mi | Engine management indicated car was overheating (it was not). |
| 50500 mi | Engine overheated thermostat defective. Replaced thermostat. |
| 30800 mi | Overheated. Thermostat replaced under warranty |
| 35000 mi | EVAP Small leak. Replaced valve or solenoid. |
| 34000 mi | Replace PCV valve, update engine management software for oil consumption. |
| 69000 mi | Replaced fuel line under recall. |
| 74000 mi US $750 |
Hangers [for exhaust] |
| 41000 mi | Overheating occurred caused by a bad thermostat. Coolant pump replaced as a precaution. |
| 23000 mi | cylinder compression |
| 41500 mi | replace crankcase breather valve |
| 73000 mi | Recall to replace fuel line |
| 107802 mi US $8630 |
Replace coolant pump, cooling fans, thermostat, water pump, cooling fan fuse, both motor mounts |
| 36000 mi | Temp was running high. Thermostat replaced. |
| 56000 mi US $250 |
Took into for scheduled maintenance and said water pump leaking. Replaced with extended warranty. $250 deductible. Engine brackets cracked. Replaced brackets. |
| 97000 mi US $85 |
Engine light on and was covered under extended warranty. $85 deductible. Replaced sensor, but light now back on. Had brakes done but that was normal wear. |
| 123000 mi US $700 |
They said the motor mounts were bad. One had leaked completely and the other one is leaking. Total to fix was $1600. I said thanks but no thanks at this time as I do not notice any vibrations. Will shop this repair around as i think I can get it for cheaper than at the dealer. |
| 133000 mi US $825 |
Catalytic converter snapped off from engine. It was a clean break therefore the shop was able to weld it back together. Saved about $1,000. Part alone was going to be 950. According to dealer this happens quite often which begs the question why the hell Audi doesn't do something about it. |
| 135000 mi US $1200 |
Engine mounts on both sides were leaking so I had them replaced at a cost of 1200. Dealer wanted 1600. |
| 56000 mi US $85 |
Faulty oil pressure switch causing code, replaced. |
| 88000 mi US $85 |
Vacuum pump at front of engine leaking oil onto coolant crossover pipe caused seals to fail, resulting in loss of coolant. |
| 51000 mi | Water pump went out |
| 15500 mi | Exhaust Rattle from flex pipes. |
| 30096 mi | Fuel Pump recall, dealership damaged fuel lines so gas was leaking. Repaired under warranty had to wait for fuel line. |
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