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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%)
Chart based on 2589 repairs.
Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 123 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 450hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 20000 mi | Power sunshade for rear window became very noisy at the ends of its travel (i.e. when almost completely deployed, or almost completely stowed). Sunshade unit (to include the shade itself and the motor) was replaced. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 450hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 2000 mi | Creaking noise at low speed from steering wheel. Clock spring in steering wheel replaced and adjusted. Required 4 days to diagnose & an hour to repair at Audi of Arlington; Schmitt's Audi in Buffalo took 1 hour to diagnose. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 9200 mi | The nut in the bottom right of the license plate housing fell in. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi | Fuel flap on body was not unlocking consistently. |
2014 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | Fuel cap door would not close |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 19000 mi | Underhood plastic trim panel came loose, making the hood difficult to latch easily. |
| 28000 mi | Driver's seat frame broken (again) allowing seat to rock back and forth |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34500 mi US $518 |
Inspection found a problem with fuel door lock actuator. Declined repair. |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 55323 mi | Routine maintenance service |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44640 mi | Dealer caused issue. After new tires installed, steering wheel vibrated between 65 and 75 mph. Dealer rebalanced tires, resolved issue. |
| 18000 mi | navigation screen chattering when opening/closing |
| 21200 mi | Needs a new license plate bracket. Screw fell off inside bumper, very hard to get to. Poor design. Dealer had to order it. Repairs will require a return trip. |
| 21500 mi | Driver's Arm rest would not stay in selected raised-position. Hinge mechanism replaced |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 45600 mi US $50 |
Fuel filler door failed to open. Had to replace the fuel filler flap actuator with a revised part. Bought the part myself and replaced it based on instructions obtained online. Problem has since been resolved. |
| 36300 mi | Windshield washer nozzle inoperative |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65700 mi US $300 |
gas cap lock would not unlock |
| 6000 mi | Windshield washer fluid reservoir found to be leaking shortly after delivery. Waited until 5K service to address issue. Dealer determined it was not properly seated. Removed, inspected and reinstalled. All A-OK now. |
| 9000 mi | This is a continuation of a previously-reported issue with the windshield/headlamp/radar washer system previously reported. The reservoir leaked on delivery and the problem reappeared. A pump, coupling and bracket were needed to fix leak. |
| 35300 mi | Left visor would sag back down when pushed up. It would not hold its position. |
| 38000 mi | The sagging driver side visor was"fixed" again. This time they may have finally fixed it. We will see as they do not try to adjust it, they only replace parts. |
| 20000 mi | Glove box was inoperable - could not be opened. Replaced glove box |
| 41000 mi | Hood latch wasn't working - needed lubrication. |
| 67000 mi US $86 |
passenger side mirror motor needed to be replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $53 |
Rear view mirror came off and the O-ring needed to be replaced so it would snap on properly and stay secure. |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 156000 mi US $2000 |
Access plug to left headlight was missing and allowed water to get in, destroying wiring and ballast, so used headlight assembly was installed. |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi US $85 |
Passenger door not locking. Replaced the locking mechanism. |
2009 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 68200 mi ¤500 |
Changed rear windshield |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 88000 mi US $30 |
Hood lift shock support replaced |
| 91000 mi US $100 |
Replace liftgate shocks. |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $440 |
Right tail light replaced because of moisture infiltration and corrosion. |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27280 mi C $250 |
washer fluid reservoir cracked and leaking all fluid |
| 115000 mi US $23 |
Replace Rear Wiper Blade |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | lumbar support mechanism broken in drivers seat. |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi | Repaired a windshield washer sprayer. |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101800 mi US $3100 |
Rear seat tensioner |
| 56000 mi US $140 |
Air leak on 3 rims. |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 139860 mi C $191 |
Gas shocks for rear hatch. Parts= $168, Labour=$23. |
| 137660 mi C $400 |
Windshield washer container developed a crack resulting in a leak. This was replaced. Required over two hours labour because of difficulty with access. |
| 42000 mi | Rear wiper blade housing failed; blade would not stay in if lifted up. Fully replaced housing, OK now. |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8366 mi US $109 |
10K service (not under audi car care) oil/filter/fluids change. check driver side window switch which periodically does not work. replace non functioning windshield washer jet. rotate tires. |
| 45000 mi | Headlight washer mechanism had to be replaced |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi US $80 |
Maintenance service under Audi Care covered scheduled maintenance this trip. Customer pay portion for wiper blade replacement only. Certified Pre-Owned warranty covered replacement of trunk latch as the trunk would not always close. $40 ded |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Trunk lid would not latch. They had to replace the latch. The problem with latch started 2 years ago and was worse when it was cold (below freezing) it gradually got worse and this fall it would act up in 50 degree weather. |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Fuel door no longer opened when latch was pulled. Shop replaced the actuator device. Cost for part was ~$100. Labor was ~$100. Bought the car with this problem. Unknown when problem occurred. |
| 128000 mi | Replaced a leaky spare tire |
| 46000 mi | Replaced front hub / bearings on one side. |
| 76340 mi C $120 |
Trunk latch won't lock when the outside temps get cold. It's a known issue to Audi,but no recall.Part cost is about $99+tax.Takes about 1 hour to fix,and can be easily done yourself, if you are even the least bit mechanically inclined. |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi | Trunk will not latch closed. Played with latch using key and got it to work eventually, but the problem returns periodically. |
| 48965 mi US $308 |
Broken Trunk Latch |
| 60000 mi | Slow leak from wiper wash reserve tank. Headlight washer pump replaced under CPO warranty. |
| 72000 mi | Nothing. Could not replicate problem! |
| 53320 mi | Both front windows were slow when rolling up or down. Ordered window guides and replaced on another trip. |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56000 mi US $700 |
trunk would not operate, needed 55,000 maintenance. oil change, electrical etc. |
| 76500 mi US $219 |
Repair of a problem |
| 72000 mi | cleared code for "gross evap leak" |
| 131200 mi US $55 |
Gas-charged hood support strut had failed so that it would no longer support the hood. I ordered a third-party aftermarket part from a local auto parts store and installed it myself. |
| 57000 mi US $220 |
Rear lid latch failed to lock |
| 78600 mi US $765 |
Gas flap would open on its own when I got into the car. They were able to reprogram some code and successfully fixed that problem. |
| 83000 mi US $210 |
Driver and passenger side washer nozzle. |
| 78000 mi | Trunk will not latch. |
2004 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| 98000 mi US $600 |
Developed a almost impossible to find coolant leak |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 108000 mi US $400 |
Car leaking fluid from washer fluid tank. |
| 108000 mi | Washer fluid leak never fixed. |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 54000 mi US $13 |
Windshield fluid leaking from tank near pump. Replaced grommet part #443955465. Broke plastic connector to pump during reassembly, bought rubber tube and connector from Advance Auto Parts to reassemble. |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi US $259 |
Brought vehicle back two weeks later because it was still leaking. Dealer discovered a crack in the reservoir. I chose not to repair it as yet. Washer fluid pump was leaking washer fluid. |
| 45000 mi US $957 |
Washer fluid leak was determined to be faulty seals for headlight washers. I requested that they be disconnected as Service Desk felt this would be a recurring issue. |
| 56000 mi US $200 |
Trunk did not lock due to a broken part in trunk locking mechanism. Had to replace the mechanism. Works fine now. |
| 67880 mi A $220 |
leaking water washer reservoir. had repaired whilst in for a service, charged 2 hours of labour in addition to service |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 238000 mi | Doors not always latched, but still ran solid. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 145200 mi US $200 |
Replaced Windshield wiper motor and transmission(linkage) assembly. Also replaced the coolant expansion tank. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57040 mi | The windscreen washer was blocked. I contacted a dealer on my route. They fixed the problen in 40 minutes and did not charge. We werw given coffee and bisquits. |
| 65540 mi A $840 |
Blocked washer jets. One jet broken by a stone. Part needs to be ordered. |
| 64480 mi A $5300 |
Washer nozzle (stone damage), washer bottle (growing fur and blocking nozzles). |
| 65100 mi A $280 |
Bonnet (hood) strut replaced. |
| 84940 mi A $4000 |
Replaced hood gas strut and trunk gas struts. Replaced leaking rear vision mirror. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 17000 mi | Vibration @ 55mph and above. Dealer turned rotors and re-balanced wheels several times. Issue not resolved. Told that this was common for CVT. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91000 mi US $87 |
Replaced the heated/auto dimming mirror glass - original unit leaked/turned brown. |
| 158000 mi US $59 |
Driver door latch cable broke. |
| 65300 mi | Right front passenger window would not go up all the way. Lubricated tracks |
| 48000 mi US $50 |
Heated seat element replacement. Audi does nto provide the total cost, but it was large. I paid only $50 deductible |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106000 mi | Back window washer was getting no water. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 94000 mi US $250 |
The belly pan, aka the "sound deadening shield" (as Audi calls it) underneath the engine fell off while driving at low speeds and had to be replaced. Changed out tires and oil while car was at shop. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $86 |
(DIY) broken seat belt latch necessitated replacement. |
| 79000 mi | Broken headlight washer valve resulting in leaking washer fluid. Must refill once a week. |
| 95000 mi US $1200 |
Washer nozzle assembly. |
| 132000 mi US $25 |
windshield wiper stems/shafts were seized the lubricant had dried up and hardened. Wiper mechanism was removed cleaned and relubricated |
| 99000 mi | Have not fixed the light code. They are not moving like they should. We have not repaired yet because Audi dealership is 110 miles away. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 105400 mi $260000 |
a lot ! |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 116300 mi US $890 |
Replaced windshield washer fluid tank and hoses. replaced driver side headlight height adjustment control arm. was squeaking when going over bumps. |
2001 Audi A6
Engine not specified
| 61800 mi US $278 |
Bad ABS sensor in RR, had to replace bearing to correct |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84300 mi US $540 |
Window regulator |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 89000 mi US $1200 |
Shop broke the windshield while trying to replace the mirror, so they replaced it at their cost (after I argued with them about 'sharing' the cost!). |
| 103000 mi | Shortly after replacement of lower control arms, car manifest a speed dependent vibration. Brought back to same shop who claimed they could not 'feel' or diagnose anything wrong with car. |
| 103000 mi | Took car to a different shop for vibration problem. Had to accompany mechanic who then agreed he could feel vibration. Recommended new tires so I replaced all four despite two being ok. Vibration improved but was not eliminated. Decided to bring to actual Audi dealer instead of independent shop. Dealer agreed problem existed but pronounced the drivetrain sound and blamed aftermarket wheels (on car when bought 4 years prior!) Am at a loss now..... |
| 105000 mi US $1250 |
Defective rear view mirror replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $215 |
Window regulator rattled. Rivet replaced to fix problem |
| 146000 mi US $158 |
Passenger window mechanism failed. Window would not open or close. |
| 96000 mi | Fixed sunroof drain leak, which was causing headliner and trim water stains. Added hose clamps to hose connection on sunroof tray. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 105000 mi US $200 |
Replace auto dimming mirror |
| 125000 mi US $120 |
Receiving piece of drivers sun visor broke. |
| 136000 mi US $47 |
Engine bay hood strut failed. Replaced. |
| 53000 mi US $230 |
Replaced right front window guide |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 156900 mi US $45 |
Clips on the driver's side window broke preventing the window from going up. |
2001 Audi A6 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 47000 mi US $3800 |
coolant tank replacement |
| 53000 mi US $6 |
Replace broken window guide; driver's side. |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
3 window tracks replaced. |
2001 Audi A6 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
2001 Audi A6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $600 |
Auxiliary (passenger side) fan stopped working: replaced fan and fan control module |
| 82000 mi US $2 |
Windshield washer tank leaked and drained dry... 2 grommets at pump mount had dried out and were replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $470 |
Hood latch cable broke, hood could not be opened... replaced hood latch |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 201000 mi US $185 |
Windshield washer fluid leaking. |
| 207000 mi US $150 |
Interior front passenger door handle not working. A cable on the inside had to be replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $240 |
new coolant reservoir, |
| 96000 mi US $50 |
Rear Drivers side window will not close without help. Replaced regulator and lubed tracks. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 166000 mi US $100 |
Wiper-arm re-calibration |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $2500 |
The car is in the shop everyother month. It was multiple issues this time: water leaks into cabin, |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75300 mi C $300 |
Leaking windshield washer fluid tank. |
| 121000 mi | Seat belt locked up after back seat folded down. Ordered replacement belt but was the wrong one. |
| 124000 mi US $494 |
Completed replacement of center rear seat belt after parts arrived in shop. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 149000 mi US $200 |
Headlight washer pump failed. Grommets leaking. |
| 150000 mi US $100 |
Rear wiper nozzle corroded. Had to order an expensive repair kit from the dealer. Design flaw, causes failure to clean rear window and decreases visibility dramatically. |
| 137500 mi US $330 |
The back latch will not shut on the wagon. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $52 |
Pass. front door would not latch closed in temp's below freezing. The microswitch was also broken. Attempted to remove & clean/lube but the offending mechanism is inaccessible-unsuccessful. Replaced latch with used unit from '04 model A6. replaced rear hatch lift struts |
| 81000 mi US $46 |
Front/Rear window squirter pump began leaking. Replaced pump & grommet. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 131000 mi US $400 |
window would no longer go up or down |
1998 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 208000 mi US $55 |
Passenger side window would not go up. Dismantled door amd replaced window guides. I noticed that window cables had come off pulleys. Re-aligned cable and installed new cable guides. |
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