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

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (6%)

Chart based on 48 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6.

2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

34500 mi O2 sensor threw check engine light. Issue mentioned in TSB, and O2 sensor replaced under extended warranty of 10yrs/120K miles provided by 2nd related TSB. This was a different O2 sensor from a similar repair trip in December 2021. 
37000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor threw check engine light code DTC P209600 and/or P209800 mentioned in TSB. O2 sensor replaced for free under extended warranty courtesy of 2nd related TSB. 
33000 mi

US $9800
Turbo screens clogged and caused both turbos to fail. 

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

43000 mi Cracked water jacket 
104748 mi

US $1800
Recommend replacing water pump assembly. EPC light is on. Fault code P2563 Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit: Implausible. 
21000 mi camshaft timing adjuster failure. 
21000 mi Engine lost power, and made a lot of noise. Piston ring found in oil pan. Engine replaced under warranty. Reason given for replacement: piston failure. 
34449 mi Expansion tank and hose replaced under warranty. In shop for five days. 
3300 mi Fuel pressure sensor replacement 

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

2000 mi Diesel exhaust system cleaning was not occurring. Dealer installed a missing fuse which was missing from the factory and not caught during PDI. 
21000 mi Turbo had a failed seal 

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 190hp 1.8L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

18600 mi Thermostat 

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

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

24000 mi Went for a oil change and found the thermostat was leaking repaired but took extra time 
29000 mi Had a leak on the water pump, second repair but this time they replaced brackets and a few other things 2000 miles later all seems good 

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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Engine Problems

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