2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2016

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (6%)

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 450hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

5000 mi Satelite antenna replace for GPS 
Front parking sensor fogged over - electrical fault. 
6000 mi Initially noticed parking cameras not displaying on MMI screen despite the distance sensors working (could hear beeping as approaching objects). Then, within a week, the battery was completely dead. Could not jump car from engine bay battery posts; car had to be jumped from battery under spare tire. 
12000 mi Drivers side mirror will not retract in cold weather. Took to dealer they put it in warm shop for 3hrs before diagnosing and could not reproduce. Weather has warmed enough that the mirror works again 

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13000 mi Air bag light was on due to broken driver's seat belt buckle not working. It was replaced under warranty. 
57000 mi

US $85
Starter failed while out driving. Wife had to drive almost an hour to pick me up. Starter was back ordered in Germany. 

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

61000 mi

US $1800
MMI Unit replaced 
1900 mi Water leak from A/C soaked carpet and computer modules on floor. Required replacement of carpet, cleaning of mold, and exchange of computer modules. 
MMI System was basically inoperative unless I hard rebooted the system 1-2 times every time I drove the car. 
5000 mi The cooled seats seemed inoperative 
8000 mi MMI had to be replaced 

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Electrical Problems

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