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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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Chart based on 167 repairs.
2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 15 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 Wagon
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 11000 mi | Knocking noise from front suspension or trim. Dealer failed to sort the fault. |
2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 83260 mi $1200 |
Wishbone oil stabilizer leak. Noises when driving on harsh surfaces. |
2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 204hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 25420 mi | Unstable steering, drifting to the left or to the rigt |
2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $150 |
both front wheel bearings replaced |
| 82000 mi | Front left wheel bearing needed replaced, it was less then a year since the last replacement so it was covered by the dealership |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
wheel bearing went out again |
| 61000 mi | front lower control arms to resolve clunk |
| 74000 mi US $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. |
| 73000 mi US $250 |
Premature failure of front upper control arm bushings. Replaced all front upper control arms. |
| 48000 mi | Control arm clunking, needed replacement. |
| 76000 mi US $508 |
Front suspension control arm was clunking, replaced. |
| 35000 mi | Replace right front bearing assembly |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced right front wheel bearings |
| 50000 mi | Notching when turning the steering wheel. |
| 2000 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. |
| 21000 mi | Replaced right rear shock |
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