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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 13 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

turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

99780 mi

$200
Intermittent jerking while changing lower gears. Fix: software upgrade, reset to base settings, scheduled change of transmission fluid. 

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2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

22000 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. 

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2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 204hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

25420 mi noise from driving rod, part replaced 

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2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

76000 mi

US $500
Trans fliud didn’t have replacement bolts 
137000 mi

US $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. 
91000 mi

US $700
Leaking transmission cooling valve. 
1984 mi Noise from catalytic converter at around 1800 rpm. Faulty converter was replaced. 
67000 mi

US $200
Transmission cooler valve replaced. $105 for the valve and $87 for labor. 
51000 mi Check engine light, code P2753, Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit/Open. Replaced valve, repaired wiring harness, replaced connector. 
16000 mi Car would not build any power when I hit the gas pedal. Poor acceleration from a stop. 
67000 mi Transmission control module software update 
41000 mi Center support for driveshaft failed. 
64000 mi

US $795
Replace mechatronic, repair wring harness 

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2012 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Transmission Problems

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