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Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 2589 repairs.
Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 126 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 81840 mi $1200 |
Mushy, weak breaking. Replaced pads and rotors in front, only pads in the back. |
2017 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18500 mi US $1000 |
Front rotors had groove in them. Shop attributed to possible rock having gotten stuck. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | Rotors had a factory defect that caused them to deform, creating vibrations during braking. This was a known issue but I was not contacted. When I had the vibration I came in and they informed this would not affect braking capability, but that they were authorized to replace the entire breaking system when the issue was reported. |
| 65958 mi | Rear pads and rotors replaced. |
| 104748 mi US $1800 |
Replaced front brake pads and rotors. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $566 |
Rear pads and rotors |
| 60000 mi US $1200 |
front brakes |
| 8000 mi | Front rotors had hot spots. Rotors were replaced. |
2015 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi | The ACC (automatic cruise control), lane departure, cameras, etc., stopped working. Problem was driver's door open/close switch. Replaced. Problem solved. |
2014 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84000 mi US $170 |
Front brake pads and rotors replaced |
2014 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi US $450 |
new pads all around and new front rotors |
| 85000 mi US $1200 |
Rotors warmed AGAIN. |
| 41000 mi | Car began shuttering/vibrating when braking (just like back at 9,000 miles when dealer replaced brakes/rotors under warranty). Was told pads still had 50% life left, but rotors needed replacing. Complained to dealer. Told to call Audi. Told the same thing. Then emailed Dealer Service Manager with all receipts and recent inspection report. Told to bring car back in. On inspection, only right front rotor was "scoring". Dealer replaced both front rotors and pads - No charge |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 313hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53000 mi £190 |
Caliper replaced on right hand side. Causing rubbing noise. |
| 56000 mi £240 |
Caliper left hand side replaced. Causing rubbing noise and getting progressively worse. |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $900 |
New pads |
| 79000 mi US $2000 |
Replace all pads and rotors |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $900 |
Replaced front rotors, pads, brake linings. |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced right front wheel speed sensor |
| 89000 mi US $1300 |
Pads were worn, replaced pads and rotor |
| 52000 mi US $300 |
rear brakes |
| 29760 mi | Failure led to a cut in an electrical harness. Delay was 2 days for part delivery. |
| 66000 mi US $1800 |
Front & Rear Pads & Rotors |
| 70000 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... |
| 32600 mi | Steering angle sensor failed, took out ESP and Adaptive Cruise Cotrol |
| 98000 mi US $2000 |
brakes unevenly worn; bad install reported; new pads and rotors placed |
| 48000 mi US $1200 |
The front brakes were down to metal on metal. Sensors never indicated that they were low. |
| 49000 mi US $400 |
Rear pads worn. This time sensor warning came on. |
| 51000 mi US $1700 |
Rear brake pads |
| 63000 mi US $2500 |
Front brakes |
| 80000 mi US $300 |
Painted calipers and replaced pads with EBC red pads |
| 95000 mi US $1250 |
Less than 3mm on front brake pads so replaced pads, rotors, and flushed and replaced brake fluid. |
| 149000 mi US $1300 |
Brakes, normal wear and tear. |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $1900 |
Brake pads/rotors worn. About 50,000 miles since replacement |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $165 |
Low voltage in the car's electrical system caused several intermittent fault lights, including ABS, traction control, etc. The issue was not solved during the initial service visit. The car is currently back at the dealer for further diag. |
| 65200 mi US $150 |
Various wiring harnesses needed to be replaced for the ABS system. |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $1150 |
Leaking brake pump |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Pads and Rotors |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 126000 mi US $600 |
Front brake pads and rotors replaced |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Malfunctioning front brake caliper Caliper replaced. |
| 36000 mi US $500 |
new front breaks and rotors |
| 84031 mi US $200 |
Front and rear brake pads and disks |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100840 mi $70 |
ESP fault. ABS, ESP, EPC didn't work properly. Electronic Throttle and automatic gearbox went into "Limp home", almost no possibility to accelerate normally. Didn't found what caused it, suddenly all problems dissapeared. |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $500 |
Brake replacement and repair |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78120 mi ¤100 |
After a month or so after the bearing replacement I noticed a ratling sound coming from the front left wheel well. When I got home and inspected I found that the left upper caliper bracket bolt was missing and the caliper assembly has migrated upwards. Bought 4 new bolts and replaced all three remaining bolts on both front brake caliper brackets. Torqued the bolts to 196nm as per repair manual. |
| 78740 mi ¤200 |
Replacement of worn brake pads |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 138000 mi US $90 |
Replace brake pads all 4 corners |
| 133860 mi C $1465 |
Vacuum pump was leaking slightly, preventive replacement was performed, $479. |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
ABS module failed. Removed, rebuilt by CheapABS and re-installed |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 132000 mi US $125 |
Parking brake failure light, ABS light, ESP lights on the dash. Diagnoses was a bad solenoid in ABS module. No repair was available, only complete replacement for $2800. |
| 135000 mi US $1100 |
Bad solenoid in ABS module. Replaced with used part |
| 91140 mi C $400 |
ABS control module failed - common problem. |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 132000 mi US $350 |
parking caliper fail on the passenger side, replaced caliper |
| 73160 mi | ABS ASC warning. Handbrake malfunction on pull away. Server jerking on pull away. Front wheel sensor speed ring removed and reinstalled due to string wrapped around wheel hub. |
| 91220 mi | Would not start. Stuck in park. Replaced battery as low battery shown Problem not solved. Manually unlock park with button provided. Then car would start. Has happened twice. Suspect fault in brake light earth as bulb warnings randomly. |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | Pedal travel longer than normal. Brakes would grab quickly after certain amount of pedal travel. |
| 97960 mi C $166 |
Updated technical service bulletin for the parking brake. However, brake warning light still illuminates intermittently. |
| 102300 mi C $800 |
ABS module replaced. |
| 246000 mi US $900 |
Brake warning light came up on HUD. New rotors and brake pads required. |
| 120300 mi US $1000 |
Had to replace ESP module $700 part $300 labor. Dash alarm was going off continuously. The tech worked on diagnosis for more than 2 hours. Parts had to ordered. |
| 169000 mi US $200 |
Worn pads,e brake is acting weird now will update later |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112840 mi $800 |
Change of ABS main module. Amount in US$ (800) |
| 129580 mi | ABS / antitheft problem. The ABS is not functioning, it shows ABS / ETS fault. Needs to replace the ABS valve/main module. |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| C $790 | electric brake failure |
| 109700 mi US $2200 |
Replaced ABS module and pump |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 124000 mi | Fluid dropped levels in brakes. Bled and replaced, checked for leaks, nothing found. |
| 105000 mi US $1600 |
replace ABS module |
| 84000 mi US $2100 |
ABS system had to be repaired. I kept hearing a clicking noise when I pulled out of my driveway. |
| 121000 mi US $500 |
electronic parking brake malfunction, noticed via warning light. Not I function I use. $400+ (wiring harness + label) Will repair soon as I assume need to pass inspection in September |
| 149000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced wiring harness, controller, and switch for electronic parking brake. |
| 125000 mi US $1030 |
During routine maintenance, shop noticed brake vacuum pump had severe oil leak. Replaced pump, $394 for the part. |
| 117300 mi | Brake fluid replaced |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
ABS module failed, removed and sent for rebuild to indie near KC. Also connector for rear parking brake motor (electric) failed, corroded broken wire. Patched broken wire. |
| 119400 mi US $15 |
Connector to passenger side parking brake failed, wire rusted out and broke. Dashboard brake warning light on. Disassembled connector, wire extended and soldered. |
| 130000 mi US $465 |
patch RR parking brake harness, diagnose failing module and install optical loop (temporary) fix |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 48000 mi US $500 |
ABS control module, ESP and ABS Lights on |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
| 122140 mi €315 |
Fresh pads and rotors on all 4 |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 182000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced brake pads and rotors, emergency brake cables (last changed brakes at 105k) |
| 232000 mi US $616 |
Left rear caliper failed, scoring the rotor. Replaced caliper, rear brake pads, and turned rotors. |
| 59000 mi US $225 |
ABS light came on. Replaced brake pedal switch. |
| 76000 mi US $1650 |
parking brake cables failed, needed to be replaced |
| 94000 mi US $1300 |
Failed ABS module replaced |
| 133000 mi US $200 |
front pads worn unevenly, sliding pins weren't lubed, resurfaced with new pads |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89900 mi A $50000 |
Worn out. Replaced. Siezed piston. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced abs computer and abs sensor. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $105 |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) light on dash during/after anomalous anti-lock brake engagement at speeds 20-50MPH. System scan reports "Yaw Sensor - signal intermittent" or "Yaw Sensor - circuit failure. Yaw Sensor replaced, however, inside 25 miles the problem (ESP light in instrument cluster) was back. Vehicle owner investigated further and determined a faulty electrical connector/contact was to blame. The problem has not returned since. |
| 180000 mi | Normal brake job on all 4 with rotors and pads, Had a caliper with torn boot on right rear replaced, mechanic noted front rubber brake lines showing age crack, replaced both. |
| 48000 mi | Brake light came on again during hard high speed left turn. Originally a problem in August the dealer looked at it and said fluid low. Topped up fluid again problem has not reoccured |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
corrected sticky piston, replaced piston seal, greased sliding rails. Also did rotors (IMO prematurely) but did not include time or cost per your instructions. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $75 |
Brake light switch |
| 110000 mi US $1500 |
ABS Pump/Module failure and one wheel sensor. Parts replaced and warning code cleared. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 107800 mi US $1700 |
Leaking brake system, required replacing master cylinder and both rear calipers. |
| 116000 mi US $750 |
ABS light was on due to faulty sensors and bad control module. Diagnostic completed and sensors replaced by shop, but control module will be replaced by owner (self) in the near future. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 138000 mi US $580 |
ABS and brake warning lights came on. First diagnosed as brake fluid pressure issue. Unit replaced - problem stayed. Eventually replaced the brake sensor - problem fixed. |
| 81000 mi US $488 |
Brake booster hose replaced. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $1000 |
Rear Caliper became defective. Torn Boot. Replaced both calipers as well as rotor and pads. |
| 154000 mi US $1800 |
I took the Audi in to a local brake shop to have my brakes checked, knowing that I was getting close to needing replaced. The calipers on the rear had failed which was causing that annoying grinding sound. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi US $59 |
Drained and flushed complete Brake system. |
| 42000 mi US $110 |
Drained and flushed complete brake system by dealer including flushing the ABS module, to improve brake pedal modulation. |
| 102800 mi US $377 |
Brake booster repair |
| 130000 mi | Rear brake was rubbing, something was frozen. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 107000 mi US $1000 |
replace one caliper, resurfaced all 4 rotors and replaced 4 sets of brake pads. 4 new bridgestone tires from Costco and an alignment from local shop. All done by myself. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127000 mi | Brakes going into anti-lock puslation on every stop. Rebuilt anti-lock control module put in. Anti-lock senders cleaned. Repair was not successful. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79360 mi C $1000 |
Right rear caliper failed, needed new caliper, two new rotors, (left one replaced as well, to match wear). |
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Rear hydraulic brake cylinder was leaking brake fluid and needed replacement. |
| 141000 mi US $700 |
Float for brake fluid malfunction, replaced float, drained & replaced brake fluid. |
| 150000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Front ABS speed sensor |
| 143700 mi US $90 |
Replaced all soft brake lines and bled the system. |
2001 Audi A6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $675 |
ABS Brake sensor. |
2001 Audi A6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $600 |
ABS warning light on: repaired ABS control module |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97000 mi US $100 |
Front rotors had excessive vibration and noise when applied. These Raybestos units were damaged in 1 winter by salt. Replaced with Zimmerman Z-coat rotors and hoping for better. |
| 97000 mi US $40 |
Front right pad separating from backing plate due to rust. Replaced both front pad sets. |
| 100000 mi US $9 |
Replaced rear brake pads. Friction material starting to separate from backing pad due to corrosion from road salt. Pads also fairly worn. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 113000 mi US $1000 |
Car had an intermittent failure of the ABS control unit. Brake warnng light came on a brake pedal would sink to floor as ABS unit released pressure. Not a good thing. Tuning car off would recalibrate ABS and car could be driven. |
| 90000 mi US $350 |
ABS Controller failed - installed rebuilt controller |
| 124000 mi US $300 |
Replaced cracked brake lines Replaced transmission fluid and filter |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81840 mi C $1160 |
ABS SENSOR FAIL AND REPLACE ROTORS AND PADS |
| 84320 mi C $525 |
Brake line burst |
| 217000 mi US $180 |
Received ABS / Brake warning light. ABS module faulty. Removed it and sent to Module Masters for rebuild. Re-installed rebuilt module and ABS / Brake light reset. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 160000 mi US $258 |
Low brake pad warning light; rear right caliper had to be replaced, new rear pads and 1qt DOT 4 brake fluid |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 121000 mi | rear calipers replace |
2000 Audi A6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 106020 mi | Needed new ABS module. |
2000 Audi A6 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $1400 |
ABS warning light was on - needed to replace ABS sensor. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 227000 mi | The motor slowly ran rougher again then it sprung a leak in the brake line. Scrapped vehicle with 235,000 miles. |
| 133000 mi US $185 |
There is a abs light, which I think is a loose wire, but im not fixing that. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 119502 mi US $504 |
Replace Front Rotors and Calipers |
| 107000 mi US $120 |
ABS Module Failed. Had it repaired. |
1998 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 202000 mi US $125 |
ABS brake module light came on. Sent to shop for rebuild. |
| 81000 mi US $750 |
Replaced both rear Brake Calipers, passenger rear was leaking fluid around piston seal |
| 152200 mi US $1000 |
Tighten loose front calipers. |
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