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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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6000 mi	Drive assistance was disabling itself in clear conditions, central locking malfunction
11000 mi	Driver assistance turning off in clear weather

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30000 mi

Alternator crapped out. Car died on road. Needed to be towed to dealer.

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88040 mi

$600

Adaptive cruise control reports sensor "no vision" repeateadly. Initial diagnostic didn't show anything. Waiting for spare cable for test swap. Bad feelings about this.

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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

	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.

5000 mi

Satelite antenna replace for GPS

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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.

13000 mi

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

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	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

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.

61000 mi

US $1800

MMI Unit replaced

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83700 mi

Matrix headlamp was malfunctioning, auto dim did not work

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11780 mi	Sensor for external thermometer needs replacement. LED light in door handle not working. Buzzing from centre dash speaker.
12400 mi	Buzzing front centre speaker. Not fixed. They replaced the speaker but it appears to be caused the vibration from lower notes when playing music.
15500 mi C $359	Centre speaker/HVAC grill on centre of dash was vibrating

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	Air bag sensor failure
5600 mi	Electronic systems hard drive failure. System software upgrade was attempted but was unsuccessful. Hard drive replaced.

33480 mi

C $85

The ACC (automatic cruise control), lane departure, cameras, etc., intermittently not working. Problem located to driver's door open/close switch. Replaced. Problem solved.

52000 mi	Drivers side mirror motor was replaced because the mirror could no longer be adjusted horizontally.
120000 mi US $1400	Replaced MMI screen/monitor
123596 mi US $1136	Replaced Rear Right Light Assembly

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29000 mi	Driver's side folding mirror motor failer
54000 mi US $200	Battery replacement

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33480 mi

﷼2000

MMI freezes on source option no cd working /no entertainment cable function. The only thing working is the radio . Checked with Audi warranty didn't cover and was required to change the whole MMI front unite .

26000 mi

Right-side surround-view camera (integral to mirror) replaced due to failure

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63000 mi	tire pressure monitoring system
66000 mi	ACC light illuminated

45000 mi

Back up camera quit working

49300 mi

Air circulation fan in the dash board started making a very slight scraping noise. It wasn't very loud but the A6 is so quiet on the highway that I could hear the noise and after a while it became annoying. Audi replaced it at no charge.

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41000 mi

Repaired malfunctioning backup camera. Had water in it.

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17360 mi

$150

Pressure Switch sensor replacement part # 4HO 959 126B

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16120 mi $400	Car would not start due to low battery charge. Needed to be jump started. Same issue recurred 2 days later when it was jump started again and once again car does not start.
16740 mi $65300	Battery replaced as it had gone dead

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16000 mi	Distant train whistle sound coming from vent when A/C was on.
17100 mi	fan makes a intermittent whining noise when A/C is on.

5000 mi

Pressure switch faulty and replaced under warranty

32000 mi

US $523

an error light came on stating that the lane changing system was in-operable. The dealer said that the sensors can get out of alignment. about 4 hours of labor to fix.

26000 mi

Intermittent cruse control issue

66000 mi

US $200

Main headlight Burnt out

69000 mi

US $350

headlight light bulb

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15000 mi

MMI update to fix sound and functionality issues.

41000 mi

Vent drain

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49600 mi

Hard drive failure prevented Satnav and the 'media' link from booting up. Radio and car selections worked fine. Replaced free of charge under a third party warranty

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24000 mi	poor radio quality
29000 mi	a/c quit working suddenly. The failure was a high pressure switch, which was replaced fixing the problem

28000 mi

Intermittent image failure from backup camera.

58000 mi

Adaptive cruise control would deactivate after a few minutes of driving. Dealer advised that a wire was loose, so there was no charge for the repair.

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16000 mi

Hood light stayed on. Door locks were out of sync.

5700 mi

Heat worked intermittently. Sometimes would not come on for very long time (over 20 minutes).

4540 mi

Not enough bass in Bose system. Found TSB to flash the amp.

Horn activated on its own while driving

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79471 mi

$200

Windshield Washer Motor

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18300 mi

Pressure switch

4200 mi

Main MMI knob next to shifter would scroll but not respond when pushed to make a selection. MMI was replaced at no charge.

24800 mi	Homelink system failed
30000 mi	Motor for driver side folding mirror failed. Dealer replaced motor.

2000 mi	parking sensor failure
18000 mi	GPS antenna not working around view cameras showed skewed images adaptive cruise control worked sporadically, would turn off at times. Braking guard would do same.
25000 mi	Sporadic failure of blind spot assist (it would turn off by itself)

49500 mi	battery was discovered to be faulty, replaced under warranty durring inspection and service.
56000 mi	AC was not cold. Unknown part replaced

13500 mi	Change behavior after car has been driven and then stopped with a door being opened. Action switched from car full stop and automatically applying brake TO car remains running and brake needs to be manually applied when desired.
64000 mi US $410	MMI kept rebooting at random times.

25000 mi	Bose sound system needed repair, sound was substandard quality.
61000 mi	Replaced SIM Card firmware due to TMobile Hardware change

21500 mi

About 20% of the time Gas Cap cover will not open. Replaced Actuator.

22000 mi

Updated Mmi to resolve poor sound quality

39300 mi

Had a bad motor on passenger side also heated steering wheel won't get warm

29300 mi

LED's in drivers side mirror for turn signal stopped working. A red indicator light on dash signified a problem.

10300 mi	Bluetooth MMI issues, update performed. Still having issues.
6000 mi	Continued issues with NAV and bluetooth. GPS wouldn't lock. Had bad MMI system. Replaced with 2014 MY MMI system.

4960 mi	Heads up Display (HUD) stops working when dashboard is hot from car being parked in sun. Starts working again when car cools down. At same time automatic headlights turn on even though daytime out. Headlights also turn off when dasj cools.
5960 mi	Return trip to fix heads up display and auto headlights not working when car parked with dash in the sun. Start working after car runs for around 15 min and AC cools. Dealer response is that behavior is normal. Third trip regarding HUD and auto headlights. Dealer investigating cause further. No resolution, but promised has been escalated from Audi Tech to Product Support.
6820 mi	Dealer wanted car brought in when HUD and auto headlights were actiing up to take measurements. Replicated problem, took measurements, but still have no resolution.
7720 mi	Ordered and installed a light and moisture sensor, which fixed the problem with the HUD and automatic headlights.
13500 mi	MMI system (Nav, Radio, Telephone) crashes when ever search for a contact when using iPhone 5s. After around 30 seconds restarts again. Nav / Audio / Phone system received firm ware upgrade to address problem with Bluetooth phone address book when using Iphone 5S
23560 mi	LED strip (turn signal) in the driver's side mirror failed.
79050 mi C $400	Gas filler door would not unlock. Required replacement of the filler door lock actuator, and also replacement of the filler neck skirt.

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53500 mi

backup camera wont engage sometime

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17980 mi

Had to exchange an electrical relay component that prevented the central locking from opening the fuel tank lid. Could not refuel.

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11000 mi	Both speakers replaced and door rattles fixed
16000 mi	Xeon n/s headlamp unit replaced
27000 mi	Rear sensors did not work. one sensor point defective causing system to fail

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32000 mi	AC not blowing cold at all. Malfunction of AC pressure switch G395. TSB# 2020124/12. Replaced with revised part 4H0-959-126-A
91153 mi US $10	Recharge A/C with R-134a and PAG 46

79200 mi

US $345

Mmi and nav update and upgrade pcv. Programmed a key

36300 mi

AC was blowing hot air; AC pressure/temperature switch replaced

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25420 mi

Can not set the Temperature, heating too much at the Winter, too much air blow

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26000 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
41500 mi	replace right rear speaker

16320 mi

Intermittent folding side mirror failure (would not fold/unfold). Short in control module was diagnosed after 2 trips. Module replaced.

50000 mi

Nav frequently failing and resetting.

15000 mi	Update of computer plus 15K scheduled maintenance and installation of winter wheel/tire package.
26000 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.
29000 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.
43700 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.
59000 mi US $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.
62750 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.
64000 mi US $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.
98000 mi US $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.

9920 mi	Sound system went off for the 2nd time
25420 mi	The passenger side mirror folded and would not unfold.

17000 mi

Replaced motor on the passenger side mirror for fold-in functionality.

6000 mi	Tire Pressure Monitoring System: I had a flat while driving and the TPMS did not make an alert.
20000 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.
21000 mi	The adaptive cruise control was reacting/braking for cars that had moved into the left turn lane ahead.

33000 mi

With A/C on - blowing hot air. High pressure sensor failed dealer replaced.

14000 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.
22800 mi	Vertical motor for tilt function of steering failed. Steering column replaced.

76000 mi US $1300	When idling the ac would not stay cold, they found a fuse and the AC fan needed replaced
86000 mi	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

62000 mi

US $177

A/C recharge

57000 mi

[A/C] DID NOT REPAIR IT AS NOW.

81000 mi

US $350

A/C Pressure sensor failure. Replaced, system evacuated, recharged and leak tested. Repair listed for ~$500, had $150 coupon which was nice.

11000 mi

US $2500

Radar

52300 mi	had fuel door actuator replaced
61000 mi	I had the motor replaced for the info screen that sometimes hung up.

28000 mi

Replaced battery--in service for 4 years

32000 mi

Issues with blind spot sensors shutting down in heavy traffic, misc. MMI freezes, etc. Dealer updated MMI software.

76000 mi US $508	Headlight control module showed error code, was replaced. Took several days to diagnose and get part.
88000 mi	Passenger front seat heat not reconnected properly after earlier work.

36000 mi	The F module failed and caused problems with Nav, Audio
37000 mi	The iPod was not loading into the MMI. Software update. Repair complete.

57000 mi

One of the parking sensors failed

15500 mi	MMI connection problems with telephones.
16700 mi	MMI Screen motor/carrier caused screen to hang or not come out at all.

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47000 mi

US $650

power seat module not resetting, seat would not move.

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77000 mi

Back up camera would not come on when the car goes in reverse

79000 mi

US $900

DS headlight cluster failure PAx front airbag replaced

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98000 mi	Passenger airbag recall
98000 mi US $76	Replaced third brake light

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50500 mi

US $500

Replaced battery

80000 mi

US $600

The headlights are expensive on this. $350 alone for the bulb. It was the passenger side light so the entire air intake manifold has to disassembled to get to the bulb housing. While they were there they changed the air filter as well.

85000 mi

US $200

Replace battery

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43000 mi	Tweeter in driver's door replaced due to scratchy sound/cutting in and out at low volume. Replacement tweeter experiencing same issue, so I believe the cause is loose wiring or an issue with the head unit. Update: resolved itself a few weeks later.
64000 mi US $750	Driver's door would intermittently not lock/unlock with the remote. Had to use the key to lock/unlock. Dealer replaced lock assembly.

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115000 mi

US $140

Replace AC Blower motor

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68200 mi

¤500

Hanged ac compressor

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60000 mi

US $500

Pressure sensor leaking. Replaced sensor.

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105000 mi

US $156

Replace fan blower motor.

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88000 mi

US $400

Had Bose amp repaired after wiper fluid got inside from leaky hose.

24200 mi	Multi Media Interactive (MMI) not working. While in for service they performed 35k maintenance.
28300 mi	Hid xenon bulb out Rear wiper washer not working right,

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50000 mi

US $120

Passenger side tail light bulb board was burnt out.

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87000 mi US $180	Headlight replacement
122000 mi US $900	Adaptive headlight failed and had to be replaced.

41000 mi

Front passenger xenon headlight was replaced under warranty (was sporadically not coming on in Auto mode). The visit took a couple of hours because I had regular maintenance work also scheduled.

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58000 mi

US $237

spurious electrical problems, replaced alternator and key fob battery. Driver door still refuses to unlock with key fob at times.

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102000 mi

US $30

Replaced a/c high pressure sensor.

55000 mi	bulb out flashed on all blubs in rear driver side tail light assembly. Found corosion on the connectors in the assembly. Replaced the assmebly
64000 mi US $350	passenger headlight was replaced
99000 mi US $800	stereo stuck on Mute. Software was upgraded, Bose AMP was replaced but music only comes out on the Driver side
120000 mi US $650	adaptive light system failed

39000 mi	Air bag light on due to faulty sensor in seat belt clamp Head lamp bulb replaced
43000 mi	Air bag warning light came on. Problem was again diagnosed as a faulty sensor in the seat belt latch. Seat belt latch was replaced again to fix problem.
49000 mi	Passenger air bag light on. Replaced seat belt holder. Third time for the airbag issue. They finally found that there was a bad wire in the harness connector. That seems to have resolved the problem.
92700 mi	Replaced rear left taillight assembly. The warning light came on while the car was a the shop for maintenance. The service advisor claimed the whole assembly had to be replaced. The advisor said the part may have shorted and burnt out.
99000 mi	Airbag light illuminated. Service technician reported that there is a intermittent communication failure between airbag sensor and air bag controller
100400 mi US $550	Airbag light came on (Belt Force Sensor for Seat Occupied Recognition - code 02513). Indy Audi mechanic replaced seat belt at a cost of $445 for the belt and $105 for labor. Unfortunately, this did not fix the problem. Light came on again.
112000 mi US $476	Replaced all four TPMS sensors after the tire pressure and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. My VAG-COMM tool showed that the batteries had failed or was extremely low in my TPMS sensors. Actually, thinking about it, I probably should have replaced the TPMS sensor in the spare tire as well. NOTE: Repair was originally done by Discount Tire with HUF universal TPMS sensors. This did not correct the problem. The TPMS warning light continued to be displayed after the installation of the new sensors. Subsequently, replaced the universal TPMS sensors with Audi brand sensors. This corrected the problem. The "universal TPMS sensors" do not seem to be compatible with the Audi A6.
113400 mi	Replacement of Takata passenger airbag

82000 mi	AC inop. Charged system (or so they claim) but compressor clutch would not engage. I figured a faulty pressure switch but he claims there were no fault codes. I went and retrieved my car and made no payment.
83000 mi US $400	Removed, replaced faulty ac pressure switch and charged system.

45000 mi	Fuel gauge stuck. Repaired with software update and wiring TSB
82000 mi US $80	Blower Fan

41000 mi

MMI computer replaced

40400 mi

Center drivers information display would turn on and off after startup. Would only stay on consistently after 10-15 minutes of driving.

89000 mi

US $35

Connector to rear light corroded. Cleaned and returned.

63000 mi

US $150

Right headlight needed replaced.

59670 mi

US $30

The left HID bulb would go on and off. I didnt know if it was the ballast or the bulb. The company replased the bulb for free. Also the mechanic said he would find out why my fans are runing all the time but its been almost a year now.

125000 mi

US $1050

Air compressor died. They replaced it with a new one.

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24000 mi

Headlight malfunction - fixed under warranty

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78000 mi US $600	Adaptive Cruise Control stopped working
85000 mi	The Adaptive Cruise on the Audi finally fixed itself when my indy Audi mechanic unplugged the battery, cleared the codes and let it reset itself.
95000 mi	Airbag light on

98000 mi

Washer fluid leaked on the amplifier, shorting it out. Amplifier was replaced.

50000 mi

Center console display takes long time to turn on. Haven't fixed it yet as I've heard it's an expensive work (2k).

95000 mi

US $300

battery was overdue for replacement.

39500 mi	Headlight bulb and ballast replaced. Front passenger door interior LED strip replaced.
68000 mi US $80	Electric tilt wheel was not functioning.

60700 mi

US $1500

Automatic trunk opener failed, $1200 for replacement and installation.

146000 mi

US $339

Center brake light

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85400 mi

US $1700

AC condenser cracked due to poor installation of aftermarket remote radar detector (K40) by previous owner. Really not a fault of the car.

35000 mi	Faulty driver-side window switch (would not reliably raise front passenger window)
39000 mi	Ignitor in rear center seat set failed, causing Airbag System fault.
40000 mi	Failing connector on wire harness
45000 mi US $100	Embedded Controller in right rear light cluster went bad, erroneously reporting that all bulbs in the cluster had failed. Rear cluster was replaced.
66400 mi US $100	Trip Computer went out, center dash console had to be replaced

78000 mi US $249	License plate lights out and corrosion on contacts. Replaced bulbs and bulb holders
81000 mi US $60	Battery replacement - 1.5 hours of labor for "reprogramming"

43700 mi

Fuel gauge worked sporadically

27900 mi

Tilt/Telescoping steering wheel not working, software was updated and the problem was solved.

94000 mi

US $212

Replace Battery

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49000 mi	Bluetooth module malfunctioning and repaired. Bluetooth module malfunctioning and repaired.
50000 mi	Bluetooth reset (apparently it stops working if the battery gets too low).

22000 mi

audio dysfunction, apparently due in part to i-phone interface

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62000 mi

C $211

Left hand light error, LHS marker light had a intermittent failure.

75700 mi US $300	Bluetooth module failed. Chose not to fix due to cost. Dealer bypassed bluetooth unit so that radio would work.
110000 mi US $2000	Motor for adaptive lighting failed. Must replace entire light housing

28200 mi

Starter motor. Turning the key resulted in hearing the whirr of the starter motor, but not the solenoid that kicks the starter up to the flywheel. Wait a while . . . same result. Wait a while . . . same result. Wait a while, then it would work.

58000 mi

US $1400

Adaptive headlight failure.

71300 mi	LH headlamp assy AFL failed - dipped light warning
72200 mi	replaced AC cabin fan motor assy RH Xenon bulb busted - busted bulb warning illuminated

44000 mi	blue tooth phone module
44000 mi	replaced Satellite radio module replaced satellite radio module

7300 mi

Strange noise from A/C blower

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67000 mi

US $400

Replaced heater valve.

37000 mi

AC blowing warm air. Replaced AC Pump valve.

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84500 mi

US $35

Replaced brake light switch myself. Brake lights were staying on with the key out.

127720 mi

C $330

Complete socket units for day time running lights had to be replaced. Bulb had overheated and melted the receptacle.

42000 mi

Rear window wiper would not always turn OFF. Several failures. Dealer could not replicate, but may have inadvertently repaired problem by going into one of the computers.

99500 mi

C $500

Had to replace the AC compresor.

74000 mi	AM/FM Bose amplifer failure New Bose amplifier for AM/FM radio unnstalled
94000 mi US $240	Back up sensor located in rear bumper failed
98000 mi US $55	Switch to electrically close hatch back door failed. Purchased replacement switch and replaced. Problem fixed.
100000 mi US $1900	MMI Amplifier
100700 mi US $1100	Dash lights failed to turn on with headlight switch in auto position. Rain sensor / light sensor replaced.

111700 mi US $700	MMI computer failed.
118000 mi US $120	Low freon. Recharged

50200 mi

Instrument Cluster replaced to repair failing Driver's Information Display.

36000 mi	Warranty- Cargo Strap, N/C Diagnosed HVAC quirk- repl part ordered
37500 mi	Replace HVAC module under warranty

29200 mi US $120	Intermittent starting problem. Their diagnostics found no problem so I brought car back home.
29000 mi US $600	Bad starter and relay replaced.

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112000 mi

US $400

Battery needed replacement

50700 mi US $85	Wiring harness shorted between gauge cluster and fuel level sensor, replaced. A/C Pressure valve faulty, occasionally let in hot air in vents on outside of console (drivers and pass), replaced. Took 3 days to receive/install parts.
64000 mi	Diagnosed bad antenna/shark fin. $150+ to diagnose further, plus $400+ to fix. Nav is showing 0 received satellites. Opted to not fix.
74000 mi US $2200	Airbag light on, due to rear right seat belt circuit being broke.
99600 mi US $20	Rainwater got into driver's side footwell (common problem) and shorted out bluetooth module. Replaced with fiber loop and stereo works again. I tried to clean out the area in the engine bay/firewall that I think flooded, so it is possible that I didn't do a good job and it could flood again, although it shouldn't matter since I removed the electronics/bluetooth module that would short out if it did flood. auto-leveling error. Still diagnosing.
101000 mi US $250	Replaced headlight due to high beam shutter malfunction

86800 mi

C $450

Fuel level sender failed, causing inaccurate fuel quantity reading.

74700 mi

US $4184

AC Compressor, dryer & orifice tube replacement, plus 75000 service.

81500 mi	Passenger headlight out again. Was replaced less than 6 months ago.
95000 mi US $750	Replace driver side DTRL and replace side marker light.
101800 mi US $250	Driver side DRL out after being replaced 5 months ago
129500 mi	Only hot air blows out the driver and passenger side vents. The center vents blow the proper air based on setting the temperature
134700 mi US $140	Replaced passenger rear taillight assembly. 4 LED were burned out. It looks like part of the circuit board was melted. One of the contact points was broken and so the turn signal and the brake light were not working.

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93200 mi

R 1000

RAdio was going on and off every 3 seconds. Air con would not display Other MMI failures as well. The telephone unit under the carpet had failed.

62300 mi

US $2000

Compressor failed. Replaced compressor, drier and orfice tube flush A/C system twice.

32000 mi

Right rear window motor replaced Front parking side light replaced Rear Cupholders replaced *all covered under warranty

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49500 mi

US $85

a/c failed on hottest day of summer. Other issues looked at include Power steering noise and sunroof issues

62620 mi

The air bag sensor warning light became active within 3 weeks of buying it and was found to be a broken connector (also replaced under warranty - $300).

46000 mi

US $200

Tire pressure monitoring system - battery failure

78000 mi

US $500

Replaced sensor that turns on headlights at night

101000 mi

US $200

One of the rear plate lights is reported by car as non-functional. Shop spent an hour of labor looking at it but could not figure out how to solve. $100 in labor. :-( I just live with it beeping on the dash now when i turn on my headlights.

137000 mi	Dealer caused an error in the programming of the gas mileage computer. Suggested I replace the instrument cluster. When they realized they caused the issue, they reprogrammed the trip computer.
150000 mi US $2100	New compressor motor

94100 mi US $770	Ventilation for heater was stuck open, sending full heat to side and rear vents. Required a new Audi dealer supplied part ($500 for part alone) to correct issue.
97000 mi US $271	One HID bulb was near dead. Replaced both at same time.
106500 mi US $240	Car shows a brake light out in dash. Brake lights are LED, there is no actual malfunction in the brake lights.
118000 mi US $160	We required a replacement of the entire LED right rear brake light unit in order to fix this issue. It was deemed to be due to corrosion on the circuits within the brake light unit. The market has responded with several aftermarket brake light housings. Cost was $160 for the unit. Replaced by owner (15 minute job, very easy).

62000 mi

US $800

Tire sensor malfunction due to low batteries

176000 mi US $190	Tail light assembly LED brake lights shorted out after water damage to poorly sealed enclosure as a result of broken retaining tabs on the assembly. Total replacement of the driver's side tail light assembly as a result.
240000 mi US $8	Replaced front amber marker light, took longer to access the bulb than to actually replace the bulb.
246000 mi US $900	Takata airbag sensor recall/replacement.

92700 mi

US $120

A/C Recharge Entire headlamp assembly replaced. internal left/right motor broken

92000 mi

US $50

Fuel sensor quit working, indicators on dash said 0 miles left and needed fuel, gauge for fuel was below empty, but tank was full. Fixed in 4 hours. Cost was $50 warranty deductible.

28000 mi

38000 mi	Driver side mirror sticking while unfolding. Takes several tries to have mirror return to factory unfold position. Can not close passenger side front window with driver side control. Window will open with control but not close.
39000 mi	Motor for driver side mirror fails to fully unfold mirror. New motor assembly ordered.
44000 mi	replaced driver side rear view mirror, all parts except housing.
138900 mi US $150	Starter died, one of the wires corroded thru.
154000 mi US $400	Alternator failure, replaced with factory unit.

37000 mi

Electrical system shorted. First, no sound from any system. While waiting for appointment, car would not start (sound came back on) and had to be towed.

68700 mi	Airbag light, seatbelt squib
82000 mi US $400	Hid bulb replacement
89900 mi US $800	Hot air from outer vents when AC on

120300 mi US $1000	Car alarm signaled a break in occasionally with the lights flashing and horn beeping. It would happen randomly. Christmas eve is went off a dozen times while were in a resurant. It was the right rear door sensor $300 parts and labor.
121300 mi	Tire pressure sensor malfunction. Shop could not pin point which one failed but I was told it is likely the battery going out on them. All 5 would need to be replaced at about $140 each or about $700

74800 mi

US $450

seat belt tensioner caused a check air bag light to illuminate

72000 mi

Dual temp control valve failed and required replacement

31000 mi	A/C compressor need replacing Driver window malfunction. "could not replicate"
42000 mi	power window regulator
63000 mi US $400	Horns replaced. Front left amber driving light out following repair. Went back to have it replaced.

43000 mi	No power to the cigarette lighter - tried to replace fuse but the fuse kept blowing. Warranty covered replacement of cigarette lighter.
44000 mi	The fuel gauge would read empty but I know there was at least a third of a tank. This is a known problem and there is a wiring kit that the dealer had to order to repair the problem Left taillight malfunctions and sensor will come on in the driver control panel indicating a malfunction. This is a known problem and the dealer ordered the left taillight assembly and replaced.

72000 mi

US $250

Rear parking assist buzzer failed, replaced

80000 mi

TPMS warning keeps coming on, no issues with tire pressure. TPMS replaced.

139000 mi

US $400

Doors won't lock, car won't start.....replace ignition switch

46500 mi

C $100

Air Conditioning stopped working. Problem with electrical connectors to A/C unit. Connectors replaced.

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Random starter fault when sold.

44000 mi

Entire Multi-Media Interface (MMI) died. No radio, cd, satellite, phone, nav or set-up features.

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60200 mi

US $500

Replaced headlight due to faulty motor

104300 mi

US $1000

Hot air was blowing out of the vents, even though the AC was on. On second visit, we replace the valve and the problem went away. Dealers don't know about this issue -- Google it and you will find it.

122000 mi US $300	Sensor in Ac dead. Part replaced.
122000 mi	Broken AC. Broken nav.

39000 mi

US $1965

Water cooled altenator started making a horrible noise; apparently a bearing failed causing the problem, this bad boy cost around $1000 to replace.

189000 mi

US $600

AC Compressor failed. Compressor, Recieverdryer, and orifice tube replaced. System flushed.

57940 mi	Both front power windows were rolling up or down very slowly. Regulators replaced. Problem remained.
62620 mi	The front windows are rolling up and down too slowly. parts ordered.
62920 mi	Parts installed, slow windows and switches fixed.

60000 mi	Right rear light intermittently out. Replaced whole rear light assey under CPO warranty.
86000 mi US $300	A/C Not working and performed Total A/C Diagnostics. Found low charge of R134A A/C Gas and Re-Charges gas. Parking Sensor Buzzer sound is breaking up. Part is only $20 but Labor will cost another $240 so decided not to fix problem.
90000 mi US $5	Xenon light leveling motor defective warning light came on but dissappeared by itself. Problem has not returned for another 2 weeks. Side marker bulb out warning lit. Bought bulb at Walmart for $5 and self repaired. Warning light is now off.

C $650	start failure
	Car showing severe electrical problems. Battery drain. Repair trip to diagnoze problems

23000 mi	airbag light in dash on. This was the third time it has been back for the same problem. replaced module in dash, replaced seatbelt sensor in back seat, then replaced entire seatbelt mechanism. LIGHT is back ON!! Wiperblades replaced and center console doo
49000 mi US $50	air bag warning light came on and required software update.

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75640 mi C $40	The warning for the rear right brake/turn signal light goes on intermittently. However, the bulb is fine... seems to be an LED contact problem. Likely, the whole fixture needs to be replaced @ $300 (AUDI likes this approach a lot).
77500 mi C $600	Front passenger headlight burned out, $350 after tax... Did the carbon injector cleaning service for $250, we'll see what that accomplished.
77500 mi	When sold the brake light was still intermittently not working (tripping the alert on the dashboard) - by extension the right turn signal wouldn't work either because it was the same light.

60000 mi

US $800

Airbag warning light came on. Needed to replace ignitor.

80000 mi US $175	Normal trip when something broke, can't remember what really, mostly little things.
88000 mi US $200	Repair the Back-up sensor

128600 mi	Vents run hot air when A/C is indicated.
130000 mi	HVAC duct issue never fixed, would have been $1,200.

64200 mi

US $50

Fuel gauge fluctuates

77000 mi US $50	headlight system that follows direction of wheels
131000 mi	rear left brake and turn signal fail to operate intermittently

39000 mi	the button on the drivers side door to lock/unlock door with advanced key was inoperable Surround sound settings resetting to factory settings. Not able to select station presets, cursor kept jumping to top of screen.
129000 mi US $1100	Rear plate lights not lighting. Problem with one the the computer modules.
167000 mi US $1030	Amplifier failed causing loss of radio, nav, Bluetooth, cd player.

76000 mi US $1284	Heater blowing hot and cold air from random vents; fixed through TSB. New battery drains prematurely; brake light TDB. Advanced Key stopped working; replaced start/stop button. Drivers Auto Down does not work consistently; replaced window pad.
84800 mi US $1400	Front passenger occupant sensor need to be replaced. Airbag light came on. Part was not in stock; dealer had to order from Germany, est shipping 5 days, repair 4 hours max.
93000 mi	driver side brake lamp: replaced assembly because LED
105000 mi US $1600	SRS Airbag light on. Needs new center rear seat belt sensor.

42000 mi US $160	The car was taken in early for it 45,000 service. I had to pay full price for the service aprox $110. The A/C compressor was broken so the part was ordered, then installed a week later. It was covered under the CPO Warranty. $50 deductable CPO warranty
42000 mi US $50	The window washing fluid motor was replaced.
61000 mi US $128	Air Conditioning unit was recharged with Freon

142000 mi

US $100

Peripheral air vents occasionally blowed hot air when ac was on. Found fix online. AC valve module needed cleaning.

44800 mi	TSB was used to repair the battery being constantly drained.
66000 mi US $890	Rear Defrost is not working. Fix was to replace AC head unit. $1000 with parts and labor = Living with no rear defrost! Right rear taillight was grounding out causing all right rear lights to fail

31000 mi

Fix power input closest to front dash

17400 mi

Repair locking mechanism in driver side door

27625 mi	Airbag light came on. Attributed to software fault. Software updated. Engine light came on.Found multiple ignition misfires, swapped coils and sparks plugs, to return @later date.
33874 mi	Airbag light is on.Found faulty seat belt buckle shorted out, replaced.

88500 mi US $470	Adaptive headlight is out. For replacement over 1000.00.
88200 mi US $700	Problem with left brake, turn signal and Parking brake light. Electrical

58300 mi	TPMS sensors needed replaced. Disabled the TPMS system by vag com. Transmission service- normal
60000 mi US $1750	AC compressor and dryer R & R.

32000 mi

Replaced CD changer in glovebox because it was staticy and wouldn't play even brand new clean CDs. Warranty item

73000 mi

US $50

rear fog lights. 3 or 4 different audible signals indicate bulbs out, but I cant really see which ones are out even when I have someone else in car and look myself. Don't even know what a

112500 mi US $10	Light bulb burned out, day running side light, front right side, inside the bumper.
130000 mi US $465	Replace and reprogram battery,

78000 mi	ongoing problem with driver-side rear turn signal/brake light that intermittently stops working. Dealer replaced taillight assembly for 3rd time. Unsuccessful - again!
79000 mi US $765	Service manager said they replace all the light bulbs with genuine Audi parts - thought maybe they hadn't done that previously. Still unsuccessful.
78600 mi	I am still waiting for the dealer to acquire a loaner car for me to use while they try once again to find a fix. In the meantime, I'm trying to avoid making any left turns or changing lanes on the highway.
80000 mi	Brought Audi to dealer for routine maint. end of June. They said needed brakes (min. $500). Decided to give up on electrical problem & spend no more $$ on the car. Traded for a 2011 Nissan Maxima. I feel cheated by Audi Company.

79500 mi

US $800

Replaced heating unit and control unit for heat/ac

129000 mi US $306	Initially I got a dash warning about "Left dipped headlight" (dipped apparently means low beam). Shortly thereafter, I got a dash indicator that seamed to be a light bulb with an X through it, which means a light outage. Sure enough, the left low-beam HID headlight was not working. The repair shop replaced the bulb, which seems to have cured the problem.
131000 mi	"Interim" solution for for Takata front passenger-side airbag inflator was installed. I believe the repair was replacement of the inflator with an improved version.
132860 mi	Driver's door has not been responding reliably to remote unlocking. Most of the time it doesn't work. Shop tech told me Audi has TSB out about the central lock system and that there is a software update that is best done at the dealership service department. Tech said the software update might not be all that is needed to fix the problem, but it should be done first, before any mechanical repair is attempted.
133146 mi US $870	The drivers' door had recently stopped responding reliably to the keyfob remote control for unlocking. Most of the time, I have had to insert the key into the lock to unlock the door. The dealership replaced the lock assembly on the driver's door.

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119000 mi

£130

Had battery replaced

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59200 mi

US $90

replaced brake switch

117500 mi US $256	Solder joint failure in amplifier in sub-woofer. Purchased OEM NOS part on Amazon for $50.00. Technician replaced the sub-woofer assembly.
122000 mi US $250	Right-front woofer speaker needed to be repaired. New speaker purchased online for $32.
129750 mi US $265	Battery was 6.75 years old

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49000 mi

Cabin blower squeaky, replaced blower.

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140000 mi

Electrical problems caused by water leak never fully sorted out. Mechanic now helping me sell the car.

99300 mi US $100	Trunk not locking. Trunk latches properly, and will trigger alarm when opened (if car is locked), but the trunk itself will not lock.
99000 mi US $265	Trunk not locking. Trunk would latch and trigger the alarm when opened (when car was locked) but not lock. This had been a long-term problem that literally fixed itself the day we decided to have it diagnosed. Had latch replaced anyway.

50000 mi

US $50

Turn signal bulb burned out in instrument cluster. Dealer stated bulb could not be replaced, new instrument cluster required. Repair covered by certified warranty.

63000 mi

US $1400

Starter failed, car would not start. New starter installed. Recall items(coil packs)replaced by dealer at n/c.

87000 mi

US $600

Alternator.

170000 mi

US $530

Voltage meter came on and brought it to a shop to test the alternator. Alternator was indeed failing and had it replaced.

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US $495

Left rear window regulator replaced, CPO warranty, $50 deductible. Alternator and battery replaced, CPO warranty.

41000 mi

US $535

Washer fluid system was leaking washer fluid. Dealer replaced washer fluid pump.

49600 mi A $630	Inefficient cooling and leaking into rear passenger footwell. Regassed, resealed, changed filter
54560 mi	Indicator lights stay lit when turning, intermittent problem over a few weeks. Mechanic said to give the hazard light button a smack next time it happens. Hey presto - all good for now!
60320 mi A $100	Car failed to start, thought alternator had failed as after jumped stalled in 5 mins. Turned out to be a coroded positive battery lead.
72600 mi A $110	inner reverse sensors going off with no object. Found to be picking up the towbar, unable to adjust the direction of sensors. Problem still occurs intermitently
80100 mi A $1400	Alternator failed - expensive part in AU!

94000 mi

US $300

Cruise Control lever had to be replaced

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57010 mi

Replaced printed circuit for shifter. Under warranty

117000 mi

US $270

fan control module burnt out, dealer diagnosed, part ordered, will self install.

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112300 mi

US $18

Brake light switch.

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123380 mi

€50

Turn signal relay failed

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116600 mi

US $1200

AC Compressor failure. Replace AC compressor

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211000 mi US $128	Replaced battery at 209127 miles
216000 mi US $67	AC not working. Tried re-charge but it appears to be failed compressor. Owner elected not to repair as vehicle is driven mostly in the winter.
238000 mi US $120	Battery was 3+ years old and did not hold a chage. Note - the vehicle had been stored outside for 7 months and not driven.
238000 mi	AC never repaired.

67000 mi

US $100

Turn signals stopped working. Replaced hazard relay in dash with aftermarket parts.

133000 mi US $200	radio reception gone
137000 mi	comfort module fuse blew after screwing with non-working rear interior overhead light, possibly related to radio reception issues as fixing loose solder contacts in rear overhead light and replacing the fuse fixed that.
153000 mi US $50	door lock actuator, hazard switch
160000 mi US $230	alternator died, replaced alternator, good to go.
169000 mi	door switch in driver door malfunctioned, had to repair microswitch.

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87000 mi

US $50

LCD in instrument cluster starting to lose pixels. Dealer replaced entire cluster under CPO.

90000 mi

US $50

The ESP and ABS ligts were coming on sporatically, so the brake light switch was replaced by dealer under CPO. Don't know entire cost, but I only paid the $50 deductible. The ESP and ABS ligts were coming on sporatically, so the brake light switch was replaced by dealer under CPO. Don't know entire cost, but I only paid the $50 deductible. They also fixed a rattling exhaust heat shield at no charge.

103000 mi

US $65

flasher relay that is part of the hazard switch. so, whole hazard switch had to be replaced.

95000 mi

US $125

Center cluster pixels were fading out.

152500 mi US $28	Replaced the Hazard relay
155000 mi US $45	Replaced turn single stalk
196000 mi US $229	Alternator died

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64480 mi A $5300	Reverse warning inoperative.
65100 mi A $280	Reversing alarm speaker replaced.

129000 mi

US $70

Replaced both xenon D2S headlight bulbs

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89000 mi

US $214

replaced head unit- display showed "error 3"

157480 mi

C $760

alternator failed, replace with new one

116000 mi

US $768

Air bag light on

64000 mi

US $350

Xenon igniters both failed and blew fuses for tailamps and transmision locked up in park when I got home will not go into gear. Car is now unusuable. This happened after I closed the trunk putting groceries in car. Had to drive home with no lighting.

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80000 mi US $52	Micro switch inside drivers door latch broke - various systems in the car rely on knowing the door is open or closed. Replaced latch assy with used unit from '04 model A6
85000 mi	Original Battery replaced
92000 mi	Removed, cleaned, lubricated the heater blower motor. These are known to make a bird chirp like noise over time. A little $0 TLC is all that's needed.
104000 mi US $115	Duralast Gold battery, which was new 7 years ago, began showing signs of fading. Replaced with genuine Audi/VW battery 000-915-105-DJ

148800 mi US $1000	Bad AC Clutch, replaced with new compressor, drier etc and replace comfort control module.
160100 mi	Replaced electric condenser cooling fan

95000 mi US $155	Turn signals functioning intermittently. Diagnosed problem online (AudiWorld.com) as failed turn signal relay; shop confirmed relay failure; replaced relay and corrected problem.
104000 mi US $1300	Battery light warned on Sunday; drove car to shop on Monday but didn't make it. Alternator gave out. Required new alternator and battery.

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105000 mi

US $85

Flasher relay

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70000 mi US $950	Replaced broken Alarm Sensor disable switch.
97000 mi US $1575	Replaced alternator and battery - complete electrical failure.

135000 mi

US $800

Aux fan broken and needed repair. Aux fan control module needed replacement.

88000 mi US $650	repair AC leak
111000 mi	They had to get the directionals fixed, not sure if it was bulbs or a flasher but it was very inexpensive.

79980 mi C $300	clock spring inside the steering wheel
80600 mi C $90	Relay for the turn signals
88080 mi C $200	Self level headlight control

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124000 mi

US $200

replaced turn signal relay

126000 mi

US $2000

AC blower motor failed.

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83000 mi

US $367

Economy button would stay on climate control module and blow hot air. A/C system diagnostics . A/C high pressure switch with seal replaced system recharged and filled with dye leak detection fluid.

59000 mi

US $50

A/C blower fan replaced under CPO.

134700 mi

Blinkers have stopped working. Relay is suspected although hazards still work. Update: fixed soon after.

128000 mi US $120	Oil Temperature Sensor / Oil Level Sensor in oil pan replaced. I no longer get the amber alert for the sensor, but my oil temp sensor no longer provides a temp reading.
135000 mi	No oil temp reading.

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78000 mi

US $600

LCD in cluster.

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93000 mi

US $800

Dealer also replaced rear window switches (also out). Dealer also replaced instrument cluster (faded).

91882 mi

US $583

Repl a/c compressor

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83000 mi

US $50

Turn / hazard signal relay failed.

113000 mi US $1536	Replace Air Bag control module
128000 mi US $200	Power window not working properly and door not closing properly

146000 mi

US $550

Alternator went out

90700 mi

US $400

Windshield washer pump and controller replaced. Also a temperature sensor was replaced.

41000 mi

US $500

Both front window regulators. 1 replaced, 1 repaired.

125800 mi

US $20

Replaced fuse in back of symphony radio. The removal tools (4) did not release the dual din radio. I broke the front button/display pannel off, then was able to pull the rest of the radio. Re-installed and now works fine.

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84000 mi US $2133	Battery indicator lit which turned out to be a bad alternator. Occurred 150 miles from home and dealer gouged me while remaining professional and pleasant.
89000 mi US $1200	Climate control blower motor had begun making noise but still operated. I suspected failing bearings ands eventual complete seizure so I had it replaced.

133000 mi US $75	Turn signal / emergency flasher switch relay replaced
142000 mi US $190	Xenon headlamp out. Faulty ballast was replaced with used unit ($85). Dealer had diagnosed problem and quoted $675 to repair.

122000 mi US $230	Replaced driver's door locking mechanism, due to faulty microswitch that did not turn on door open signal.
147200 mi	rear driver side airbag short to ground. Airbag replaced.
161000 mi	Airbag intermittent short to ground
172000 mi US $1700	airbag light on. fixed by replacing rear seat driver side airbag replaced brake light switch and light bulb

111000 mi

US $180

The dash LED display pixels were bad since 2012, now I found out that the display can be replaced instead of replacing the entire cluster for $150 + shipping, it is no brainier.

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116500 mi US $180	Battery Failed Numerous fuses blew when battery was left dead for extended period of time.
135000 mi US $691	Alternator died slowly. In the beginning it was just a battery drain. But after a few days of troubleshooting it was evident that the alternator was on it's last leg.
142000 mi US $850	Xenon Headlight quit. Horn stopped honking when you lock the doors. I'm told it was because the door sensor on one of the doors quit.

56000 mi US $700	Engine oil and filter change. A/C service (added .5 lb refrigerant. Price included in fan clutch replacement reported separately.
59000 mi US $1290	Air Bag control module failed fault 65535

65000 mi

US $3000

Auto dimming rear view mirror cloudy - warranty would not cover

148800 mi

C $450

signal light relay switch. Required air bag removal to access. Replaced 4-way flasher relay while in there. labour = 2.5 hrs.

95000 mi

US $1500

Hazard switch replaced after blinker lights quit working

164000 mi

US $190

Alternator failed and I replaced it with about 6 hours work.

127000 mi

US $158

Fog light bulbs replaced, shop said was an elec problem.

103000 mi	sensor in door handle for alarm replaced replaced child window lock switch in driver's door
108000 mi US $100	replace blower motor in dash.

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150000 mi

US $350

Replaced Front headlight level sensor

109000 mi US $1	Unusual hesitation and ESP triggering. Pulled codes using VAG-COM and saw that the brake light switch was defective. Replaced it per Bentley instructions and everything is just perfect.
117000 mi US $30	hazard flasher switch failed.
159000 mi US $66	Had the airbag module repaired.

90520 mi

C $360

door lock latches on front doors, courtesy lights do not operate, each latch is over $400 plus install for total of approx $1,200.

110000 mi

US $200

brake switch to release from park

119611 mi

US $1181

AC fan failure, replaced & recharge system

180000 mi

Airbag warning.

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70680 mi

C $1450

New alternator

91000 mi

US $105

Four way flasher relay assembly failed.

142000 mi

US $80

Oil level/temp sensor died and I replaced it. Right rear power window regulator failed and I replaced it

124000 mi

US $525

Coolant system flush (no heat), $250.

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140000 mi

US $750

Needed a new alternator

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75000 mi

US $1500

Leak in compressor, required replacement .

47000 mi

Replaced am antenna amplifier wire.

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78000 mi

US $50

Climate control not accurate in heat mode. Temp in the cabin would decrease while the temp setting had to be continuously increased. Thermostat replaced.

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276000 mi

US $500

compressor stopped working

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92800 mi US $50	Cheap Chinese secondary air pump installed in 2012 failed, causing CEL. Found a rebuild kit for the original one(which I kept). Rebuilt and reinstalled.
98000 mi	Located water leak as plugged AC drain valve. Cleaned same.

196000 mi

US $1700

Alternator went bad. Replaced.

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154000 mi

US $500

replace alternator and battery

114000 mi

US $300

Turn signal relay failed and turn signal stalk developed short. Both had to be completely replaced

141000 mi

US $300

power windows, door locks, turn signals, sunroof, and interior lights are all inoperative. Also, the DLC is not communicating with computer when I scan it.

150000 mi US $60	Driver's door lock module replaced.
189000 mi US $150	Alternator charge was low (less than 12 volts). Replaced alternator with remanufactured unit.

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147000 mi

US $300

AC Blower and resistor failed and replaced

82000 mi US $68	Replaced faulty flasher unit.
116900 mi US $120	Replaced faulty ride height sensor related to headlight auto-leveling function.

150000 mi US $110	Door lock failure - next. Using fob for now.
155300 mi	New Starter (BOSCH REBUILT)

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123000 mi	Electrical problems.
125000 mi US $2500	battery exploded, electrical problems... all in 2 months! :(

150000 mi US $700	Driver Window wont go up
150000 mi US $2300	Alternator Alternator plus steering

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116500 mi

US $200

Pixelated center LCD display. Replaced with a new display.

141000 mi

US $95

replaced stereo head unit - ordered from parts supplier, mechanic installed free labor intermittant turn signal function - replaced new bulb holder on driver's side.

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106020 mi

Needed new airbag module.

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98000 mi

dashboard LCD completely fading, driver’s side window actuator malfunctioned, rear passenger window childlock malfunctioned (rear passenger controls doesn’t work, driver controls work), Auto dimming mirror leaking fluid.

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161000 mi

US $1400

Repair front right blinker socket.

125000 mi

US $110

Wiring harness under driver's seat wore and caused windows, sunroof, power seats to fail. Dealer figured it out quickly and repair was cheap...

111000 mi

US $190

A/C needed recharge and a A/C related filter replaced

63240 mi

Bulb replaced. Took about ten minutes.

85300 mi

Sunroof switch disassembled & cleaned. Roof would sometimes not close and most recently opened on it's own. Also, repaired cruise control module - re-soldered connections C7, C9, C11 on module circuit board.

146000 mi

US $300

Central Locking System shorting and blowing fuse. Ashtray LED was melted and causing short.

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131000 mi

US $450

driver side window wouldnt go back up

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198000 mi

Would not start more than 75 percent of attempts. Among parts replaced in attempt to fix: ECU, many sensors and relays, ignition switch, coil pack, upper wiring harness.

202000 mi	Airbag light was on. Discovered connector was unplugged when removing steering wheel to fix broken ignition.
204000 mi US $20	Pixels in Dashboard display not working properly.
208000 mi US $115	Instrument panel sent to repair shop for pixel display repair. Re-installed after instrument panel repaired.

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