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2012 Audi A6 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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 108 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| Audi A6 in California, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | backup camera wont engage sometime | ||
| Oct 201557000 mi | thermostat replacement under warranty | ||
2012 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A6 in Great Britain Dec 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Knocking noise from front suspension or trim. Dealer failed to sort the fault. | ||
2012 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 204hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A6 in Norway Feb 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201317980 mi | Had to exchange an electrical relay component that prevented the central locking from opening the fuel tank lid. Could not refuel. | ||
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A6 in Poland Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201583260 mi$1200 | Wishbone oil stabilizer leak. Noises when driving on harsh surfaces. | ||
| Jul 201699780 mi$200 | Intermittent jerking while changing lower gears. Fix: software upgrade, reset to base settings, scheduled change of transmission fluid. | ||
| Audi A6 in Great Britain May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201211000 mi | Both speakers replaced and door rattles fixed | ||
| Dec 201216000 mi | Xeon n/s headlamp unit replaced | ||
| Aug 201327000 mi | Rear sensors did not work. one sensor point defective causing system to fail | ||
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201222000 mi | Final drive of CVT was defective and the entire CVT was replaced under warranty. Symptoms included grinding noise when steering wheel was held off center(variable degrees) and card allowed to move slowly, the noise could be heard. Sunroof inoperative. Switch defective. | ||
| May 201330900 mi | Water leak into the interior of the car, past the seals around the front door speakers. Water that gets past the glass window bottom seal would go into the door and then leak past the speaker seal, into the interior of the car. | ||
| Feb 201445600 miUS $50 | Fuel filler door failed to open. Had to replace the fuel filler flap actuator with a revised part. Bought the part myself and replaced it based on instructions obtained online. Problem has since been resolved. | ||
| Audi A6 in Arkansas, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201679200 miUS $345 | Mmi and nav update and upgrade pcv. Programmed a key | ||
| Audi A6 in Florida, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201532000 mi | AC not blowing cold at all. Malfunction of AC pressure switch G395. TSB# 2020124/12. Replaced with revised part 4H0-959-126-A | ||
| Jan 201640300 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. | ||
| May 202091153 miUS $10 | Recharge A/C with R-134a and PAG 46 | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201429700 mi | Breather valve(pressure regulating valve) was not working right, removed and reinstalled | ||
| Jul 201536300 mi | Sunroof wouldn't close Windshield washer nozzle inoperative AC was blowing hot air; AC pressure/temperature switch replaced | ||
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 204hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A6 in Czech Republic May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201325420 mi | Unstable steering, drifting to the left or to the rigt Can not set the Temperature, heating too much at the Winter, too much air blow noise from driving rod, part replaced | ||
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A6 in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Dec 201536000 mi | The F module failed and caused problems with Nav, Audio | ||
| Jun 201637000 mi | The iPod was not loading into the MMI. Software update. Repair complete. | ||
| Audi A6 in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Mar 201651000 mi | Check engine light, code P2753, Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit/Open. Replaced valve, repaired wiring harness, replaced connector. | ||
| Jun 201881000 miUS $350 | A/C Pressure sensor failure. Replaced, system evacuated, recharged and leak tested. Repair listed for ~$500, had $150 coupon which was nice. | ||
| Audi A6 in Wyoming, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Mar 201867000 miUS $200 | Transmission cooler valve replaced. $105 for the valve and $87 for labor. | ||
| Sep 201873000 miUS $250 | Premature failure of front upper control arm bushings. Replaced all front upper control arms. | ||
| Audi A6 in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 201515500 mi | MMI connection problems with telephones. Moonroof creaks and grinds | ||
| Feb 201615500 mi | Scheduled Maintenance. Ashtray cover broken. MMI screen does not come out occasionally. Ashtray cover replacement. | ||
| Mar 201615500 mi | Exhaust Rattle from flex pipes. | ||
| May 201616700 mi | MMI Screen motor/carrier caused screen to hang or not come out at all. | ||
| Dec 201630096 mi | Fuel Pump recall, dealership damaged fuel lines so gas was leaking. Repaired under warranty had to wait for fuel line. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jan 201636500 mi | Glove box lock replaced. | ||
| Jun 201641000 mi | Sunroof making squeak noise when opening /closing. MMI knob peeling. | ||
| Apr 201752500 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 201756000 miUS $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. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States May 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 202120651 miUS $1566 | Cylinder 3 went dead. Dealer replaced injector, ignition coil and spark plug. | ||
| Audi A6 in Virginia, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201557000 mi | One of the parking sensors failed | ||
| Dec 201789000 miUS $1300 | Water pump was failing, replaced water pump. Pads were worn, replaced pads and rotor | ||
| Audi A6 in Nevada, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201851000 miUS $1700 | Rear brake pads | ||
| Jun 202163000 miUS $2500 | Front brakes and repair of an engine mount. | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201420000 mi | Glove box was inoperable - could not be opened. Replaced glove box | ||
| Dec 201421000 mi | Replaced right rear shock | ||
| Jan 201841000 mi | Hood latch wasn't working - needed lubrication. | ||
| Audi A6 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Dec 201766000 miUS $3000 | Front & Rear Pads & Rotors Leaking & Cracked Motor Mounts (2) | ||
| Mar 201870000 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... | ||
| Audi A6 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201532000 mi | Issues with blind spot sensors shutting down in heavy traffic, misc. MMI freezes, etc. Dealer updated MMI software. | ||
| Audi A6 in Alabama, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201776000 miUS $500 | Trans fliud didn’t have replacement bolts | ||
| Dec 201782000 miUS $800 | Water pump | ||
| Nov 201911000 miUS $2500 | Radar | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201750000 miUS $99 | EMISSIONS EVAP LEAK | ||
| Jun 201752000 miUS $300 | rear brakes | ||
| May 201857000 mi | [A/C] DID NOT REPAIR IT AS NOW. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201778000 mi | One catalytic converts broke but was still under warranty | ||
| Sep 201787000 mi | 85K service was completed and they noted one broken and one cracked motor mount. | ||
| Feb 201892300 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. | ||
| Apr 201895000 miUS $1250 | Less than 3mm on front brake pads so replaced pads, rotors, and flushed and replaced brake fluid. | ||
| Audi A6 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jan 201874000 miUS $900 | Cracks were discovered in the inner lower control arm bushings and would not pass state inspection. We opted to replace all lower and upper control arm bushings while the repair was being performed. | ||
| Audi A6 in Utah, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201665700 miUS $300 | gas cap lock would not unlock | ||
| Jun 201778000 miUS $150 | both front wheel bearings replaced | ||
| Sep 201776000 miUS $1300 | When idling the ac would not stay cold, they found a fuse and the AC fan needed replaced | ||
| Dec 201780000 miUS $300 | Painted calipers and replaced pads with EBC red pads | ||
| May 201882000 mi | Front left wheel bearing needed replaced, it was less then a year since the last replacement so it was covered by the dealership | ||
| Sep 201886000 miUS $100 | wheel bearing went out again a recall item failed that was giving me a couple warning lights intermittenly, one was that my side detection sensors were not working properly. I cannot remember the other warning light, but the dealership determined it was a airbag harness that was recalled and replaced a while ago had failed so they covered replacing that | ||
| Jan 2021112000 miUS $3000 | PCV Valve went out, being it is under the supercharger it was advised I replace the water pump, thermostat and pipes | ||
| Audi A6 in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2015 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Aug 201644000 mi | Epc light turned on and limited rpm to 4000. Dealer checked and replaced an oil pressure switch. | ||
| Audi A6 in Missouri, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201652300 mi | had fuel door actuator replaced | ||
| May 201761000 mi | front lower control arms to resolve clunk I had the motor replaced for the info screen that sometimes hung up. | ||
| Audi A6 in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201567000 miUS $86 | passenger side mirror motor needed to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 201689000 miUS $53 | Rear view mirror came off and the O-ring needed to be replaced so it would snap on properly and stay secure. | ||
| Jul 201697000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2017123000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2017133000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2017135000 miUS $1200 | Engine mounts on both sides were leaking so I had them replaced at a cost of 1200. Dealer wanted 1600. | ||
| Aug 2017137000 miUS $150 | Car is jerky in gears 1-3. Took it to my guy and then to the dealer. Both said it needed a new transmission. Tried the software adjustments to no avail. Second Audi, Second transmission issue. Once I'm done with this car I am never buying another audi again. | ||
| Jan 2018149000 miUS $1300 | Brakes, normal wear and tear. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 201217000 mi | Replaced motor on the passenger side mirror for fold-in functionality. | ||
| Feb 201430800 mi | Overheated. Thermostat replaced under warranty | ||
| Jul 201435000 mi | EVAP Small leak. Replaced valve or solenoid. | ||
| Audi A6 in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20126000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System: I had a flat while driving and the TPMS did not make an alert. | ||
| Aug 201420000 mi | The electric steering column was making noise as it descended. The dealer wound up replacing the entire column as just lubing it did not get rid of the noise. | ||
| Sep 201421000 mi | The adaptive cruise control was reacting/braking for cars that had moved into the left turn lane ahead. | ||
| Oct 201529300 mi | Driver sun visor wouldn't stay in position and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201635300 mi | Left visor would sag back down when pushed up. It would not hold its position. | ||
| Dec 201638000 mi | The sagging driver side visor was"fixed" again. This time they may have finally fixed it. We will see as they do not try to adjust it, they only replace parts. The center console cup holder cover was not working. It was replaced and seems to be working well again. Left rear door rattles when closed,EVERYTIME!! Even though the service adviser could hear it when I brought it in, the tech and service manager said that they could not hear or reproduce it! What crap. Another bad service from Audi Denver | ||
| Nov 201745000 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 201848000 miUS $1200 | The front brakes were down to metal on metal. Sensors never indicated that they were low. | ||
| Apr 201849000 miUS $400 | Rear pads worn. This time sensor warning came on. | ||
| Jun 201850000 miUS $1200 | The supercharger intercooler got a leak, possibly from a rock flying up into it and caused a dramatic leak. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 20139100 mi | Engine management indicated car was overheating (it was not). | ||
| Aug 201314100 mi | Could not open glove box door. Dealer replaced the glove box latch and lock. Driver's side sun visor was loose. Dealer replaced son visor | ||
| Sep 201433000 mi | With A/C on - blowing hot air. High pressure sensor failed dealer replaced. When the drivers side sun visor is deployed it will creep down blocking vision. Visor replaced. This is the 2nd time the visor has been replaced. | ||
| Oct 201550500 mi | Engine overheated thermostat defective. Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201450000 mi | Nav frequently failing and resetting. Notching when turning the steering wheel. | ||
| Audi A6 in Maine, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201534000 mi | Replace PCV valve, update engine management software for oil consumption. | ||
| Mar 201535000 mi | Replace right front bearing assembly | ||
| Jun 201762000 miUS $177 | A/C recharge | ||
| Sep 201765000 miUS $900 | Replaced front rotors, pads, brake linings. | ||
| Mar 201869000 mi | Replaced fuel line under recall. | ||
| Oct 201874000 miUS $750 | Hangers [for exhaust] | ||
| Dec 202091000 miUS $700 | Leaking transmission cooling valve. | ||
| Dec 202196000 miUS $1200 | Replaced right front wheel bearings Replaced right front wheel speed sensor | ||
| Audi A6 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 20129920 mi | Sound system went off for the 2nd time | ||
| Aug 201325420 mi | The passenger side mirror folded and would not unfold. | ||
| Mar 201429760 mi | Failure led to a cut in an electrical harness. Delay was 2 days for part delivery. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 201436000 mi | Temp was running high. Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Mar 201656000 miUS $250 | Took into for scheduled maintenance and said water pump leaking. Replaced with extended warranty. $250 deductible. Engine brackets cracked. Replaced brackets. | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Aug 201214000 mi | Audi Lane Change Assist would sporadically turn off due to an intermittent short in the light indicator located in the driver side side mirror assy. | ||
| Apr 201322800 mi | Vertical motor for tilt function of steering failed. Steering column replaced. | ||
| Apr 201441000 mi | Overheating occurred caused by a bad thermostat. Coolant pump replaced as a precaution. Center support for driveshaft failed. | ||
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201323000 mi | cylinder compression | ||
| Audi A6 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 20121984 mi | Noise from catalytic converter at around 1800 rpm. Faulty converter was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201516320 mi | Intermittent folding side mirror failure (would not fold/unfold). Short in control module was diagnosed after 2 trips. Module replaced. | ||
| Audi A6 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201448000 mi | Control arm clunking, needed replacement. Wind noise from left rear door. Weather stripping replaced which largely resolved issue. | ||
| Jun 201556000 miUS $85 | Faulty oil pressure switch causing code, replaced. | ||
| Sep 201676000 miUS $508 | Front suspension control arm was clunking, replaced. Headlight control module showed error code, was replaced. Took several days to diagnose and get part. | ||
| May 201788000 mi | Vacuum pump at front of engine leaking oil onto coolant crossover pipe caused seals to fail, resulting in loss of coolant. Passenger front seat heat not reconnected properly after earlier work. | ||
| Audi A6 in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20122000 mi | Misaligned bumper in RR shock tower. Symptom audible thump on road bumps. Originally thought it was loose item in trunk. Noticed immediately post-delivery. Dealer identified, disassembled and reassembled. Problem resolved. | ||
| May 20126000 mi | Windshield washer fluid reservoir found to be leaking shortly after delivery. Waited until 5K service to address issue. Dealer determined it was not properly seated. Removed, inspected and reinstalled. All A-OK now. | ||
| Jul 20129000 mi | This is a continuation of a previously-reported issue with the windshield/headlamp/radar washer system previously reported. The reservoir leaked on delivery and the problem reappeared. A pump, coupling and bracket were needed to fix leak. | ||
| Dec 201215000 mi | Update of computer plus 15K scheduled maintenance and installation of winter wheel/tire package. | ||
| Dec 201326000 mi | Driver side door lock sensors inoperative. Dealer suggested it might be due to car wash. Working on pax side. Still not working on departure. In for routine 25K maintenance. I forgot to tell dealer about inop right side mirror retract. | ||
| May 201429000 mi | Driver side mirror would not fold back HomeLink system offline. Garage door button non-functional. Turned out to be loose ground wire in A pillar. | ||
| Nov 201543700 mi | Rt side mirror wouldn't retract to fold back position). Stuck in non-fully extended position. Couldn't adjust driver side view. Needed motor replacement. Not in stock, so took car home. Dealer picked up following week/repaired/returned. | ||
| Jun 201759000 miUS $100 | Audi MMI - Multi Media Interface. Unit had erratic operation/ Controls would lock up, retractable screen would go blank and/or close and open intermittently, phone would lose pairing. Affected radio, satellite radio, navigation, phone and jukebox. | ||
| Jan 201862750 mi | Garage door link stopped functioning. Repair postponed. Will return in 2nd quarter. Discovered after reviewing service records that this problem resulted from improper repair 5 years ago on nearby wiring. | ||
| May 201864000 miUS $100 | Garage door opener failed. Dealer found bad splice in wiring from PREVIOUS dealer repair from several years ago. Said it was "out of warranty" even though they had done the bad splice. I used my Audi extended warranty, which covered all but the $100 deductible on this $650 repair. | ||
| Nov 202198000 miUS $500 | Cranking was substandard in cold temperatures. Battery 5 years old. Tested by dealer and replaced with Audi OEM. Not a job the typical owner can do. | ||
| Audi A6 in North Carolina, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Oct 201674000 miUS $399 | valve cover gaskets had to be replaced due to a leak. | ||
| Audi A6 in Washington, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201528000 mi | Replaced battery--in service for 4 years | ||
| Aug 201632600 mi | Steering angle sensor failed, took out ESP and Adaptive Cruise Cotrol | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201451000 mi | Water pump went out | ||
| Audi A6 in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Feb 201426000 mi | The passenger airbag off light was on even with a passenger in the seat. The whole seat was replaced. Replaced front passenger seat pod air bag light | ||
| Apr 201541500 mi | replace right rear speaker replace crankcase breather valve | ||
| Jun 201764000 miUS $795 | Replace mechatronic, repair wring harness | ||
| Mar 201873000 mi | Recall to replace fuel line | ||
| Oct 2021107802 miUS $8630 | Replace coolant pump, cooling fans, thermostat, water pump, cooling fan fuse, both motor mounts | ||
| Audi A6 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 201516000 mi | Car would not build any power when I hit the gas pedal. Poor acceleration from a stop. | ||
| Audi A6 in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Feb 201667000 mi | Transmission control module software update | ||
| Apr 201798000 miUS $2000 | brakes unevenly worn; bad install reported; new pads and rotors placed | ||
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