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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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- Engine
- 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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 102 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
| 84940 mi $2000 |
Wind noise from the sunroof area. The seal is deformed, not aligning properly. Waiting for replacement seal to arrive. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 450hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 3600 mi | The S6 sill plate in the drivers door had a dent when delivered. The dealer ordered the replacement and installed when doing the 8000km maintenance. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | right passenger grab handle replaced since return spring on original was shot |
| 38329 mi | Cup holder flap will not open properly. |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2300 mi | Trim damaged during last repair had to be repaired. One piece of trim was glued instead of replaced. More trips. Rattle on sunroof and dash. Rear seat leather replaced due to bad appearance. Replaced leather seat had creases than required a further trip to fix. |
| 4000 mi | Rattle on sunroof. Broken trim on seat. |
| 10000 mi | Sunroof rattle never fixed. |
2015 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 21080 mi | Rattle from rear right. |
| 22320 mi C $1700 |
In addition to the maintenance tuneup, there was a rattle/squeak from the rear right side of the car that they tried to diagnose and repair but did not do successfully. |
2015 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 mi | Water entered one of the rear light units requiring that it be replaced |
2014 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 11300 mi | Three buzzes in dash/sunroof addressed, none fixed. Center dash speaker assy replaced under TSB, still rattles when using car for Bluetooth phone reception as before. |
| 15000 mi | Still not fixed after another attempt during routine service visit ... three buzzes in dash/sunroof addressed, none fixed. |
| 26000 mi | Sunroof developed loose internal part that rattled loudly when open to comfort position, became much louder as speed increased. Could not diagnose. Sounded like a leaf, but louder and no leaf found. |
2014 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | While driving at 65mph the sunroof exploded. The shade was closed so no glass hit the occupants but it made a very loud noise. Audi replaced the sunroof at no charge citing "customer goodwill" as the reason for making the repair for free. |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 49000 mi | Plastic cowling by hood latch was loose and was replaced by same. |
2013 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | seat and glove compartment rattles |
| 11800 mi | Rattles on door and rear shelf |
| 25000 mi | Rattles never fixed. |
| 15000 mi | Steering boot inside car needed replacement because of continuous squealing noise. |
| 18600 mi | Vent in rear b-pillar has louvers closed, and louvers will not open. Replaced rear vent on passenger side B pillar |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 36300 mi | Sunroof wouldn't close |
| 22000 mi | Sunroof inoperative. Switch defective. |
| 30900 mi | Water leak into the interior of the car, past the seals around the front door speakers. Water that gets past the glass window bottom seal would go into the door and then leak past the speaker seal, into the interior of the car. |
2012 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36000 mi | Glove box lock replaced. |
| 41000 mi | Sunroof making squeak noise when opening /closing. MMI knob peeling. |
| 14100 mi | Could not open glove box door. Dealer replaced the glove box latch and lock. Driver's side sun visor was loose. Dealer replaced son visor |
| 33000 mi | When the drivers side sun visor is deployed it will creep down blocking vision. Visor replaced. This is the 2nd time the visor has been replaced. |
| 29300 mi | Driver sun visor wouldn't stay in position and was replaced under warranty. |
| 38000 mi | The center console cup holder cover was not working. It was replaced and seems to be working well again. Left rear door rattles when closed,EVERYTIME!! Even though the service adviser could hear it when I brought it in, the tech and service manager said that they could not hear or reproduce it! What crap. Another bad service from Audi Denver |
| 15500 mi | Moonroof creaks and grinds |
| 15500 mi | Scheduled Maintenance. Ashtray cover broken. MMI screen does not come out occasionally. Ashtray cover replacement. |
| 48000 mi | Wind noise from left rear door. Weather stripping replaced which largely resolved issue. |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 96000 mi US $50 |
replaced rear hatch struts and interior trim pieces. |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi | visor clip broke, it was replaced. |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $1000 |
replace faulty headlight assemblies due to extreme condensation build-up due resulting from wet weather conditions. |
2010 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 400 mi | Driver's seat was badly wrinkled at delivery; dealer agreed to replace; factory sent new cover; work done at local auto upholstery shop |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $120 |
Replaced cracked start button. |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 116000 mi US $850 |
Sun roof spring mount failed. Had to repair with a factory kit for this problem |
2008 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $20 |
Power seat controls came loose. Dealer replaced a screw. |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 115000 mi US $23 |
Replace Right Side Sun visor clip |
| 60700 mi US $1500 |
Sunroof leaking, $150 to unclog |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
435-horsepower 5.2L V10 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi | Center arm rest latch broke; replaced |
2007 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71500 mi US $80 |
Leak into rear foot well secondary to misaligned door seal. |
| 101800 mi US $3100 |
Sunroof interior fixed |
| 86000 mi | Sunroof shade |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9000 mi | Rear seat cup holders not extending. |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4567 mi | 5K service (covered under audi car care). washer nozzles low -- adjusted. |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 34500 mi US $1499 |
Replaced front bumper-600.00 Replaced rear chrome molding-110.00 Labor and Paint Supplies- 759.00 **110.00 out of pocket costs, all else was reimbursed by insurance |
2006 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35100 mi | drain tube for passenger side was cracked and leaking water onto headliner. Replacement of sunroof drain tubes. |
| 48000 mi | Sunroof cover and tracks were replaced. Problem not fully repaired as of this writing. Sunroof cover not opening/closing as it should. Update: fixed the following month. |
| 59000 mi | There was a lingering rattle that no one was able to diagnose. It was one of the reasons I got rid of the car. |
| 38000 mi | Broken latch on center console arm rest. |
| 39000 mi | Rattle and groaning from passenger rear area when traveling over rough pavement. Dealer replaced rear deck, adjusted split folding rear seats locking latches, rattling and groaning still exist. |
| 47000 mi | Right rear taillight had bad seal and water was getting in to light. Taillight assembly replaced. Headlight selector knob rattled excessively. Technician put foam under the knob and problem solved |
| 71000 mi US $4500 |
Broken sunroof drain. Replaced drain, all carpet and some electronic equipment for MMI system |
| 77000 mi | Clogged drains caused water to get behind firewall and flood underneath the carpet. Electronics and carpet were damaged. |
| 140000 mi US $145 |
I needed to have the sunroof repaired. The rubber on some springs had failed and they ordered a replacement kit and installed it in about 45 minutes (after the kit arrived). |
| 35000 mi | Only repair has been to replace drivers side air bag cover which was rattling. Took months to get part from Germany. |
| 27000 mi | cracked sunroof frame |
| 46000 mi | Sunroof frame cracked and making noise/rattle |
| 47000 mi | Spring fell of of sunroof. Parts ordered. |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 159620 mi | Lower outside valance on both drivers and passanger front doors were separating away from the door at the top of the valance. Audi replaced and painted both doors and trim at no cost under the warranty for rust. |
| 62620 mi | In addition, the black paint on switches and buttons are bubbling or coming off, new switches ordered. |
| 70680 mi | Trunk Lid struts never worked correctly after dealer replaced them. Nothing wrong with the original set. |
| 60000 mi | Wind noise in sunroof after replacing broken springs in sunroof sunshade. Fixed it myself by replacing weather seal in sunroof. |
| 122000 mi | Broken sunroof. |
| 68000 mi US $200 |
trunk latch not engaging |
2005 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37000 mi | Replaced drivers interior door panel because the vinyl material CRACKED by the door handle. Covered reluctantly under warranty by AUDI. Clearly a manufacturers defect in the trim panel -- the stresses cracked it from opening and closing the door. |
| 133000 mi US $200 |
All lower door trims rusted on the inside, thus creating big, ugly gap at the top of each of them. Metal part behind plastic that engages with the door pins rusted, swelling created buy rust flakes caused unsightly gap. I bought used trim pieces, different color from eBay, had them repainted and fitted on my car. They are from little newer model and it seams Audi has slightly changed this design, hopefully for the better. New replacement parts, had I bought it from Audi dealer were $150 each (x4) plus you have to paint them (primed only). It is ridiculous what these companies do to us. Clearly flawed design that customer has to deal with as soon as car is out of warranty. |
| 87000 mi | spring kit for sunshade in sunroof replace after springs had fallen out. |
| 85700 mi | Sunroof switch quit functioning and was freewheeling. Known TSB available for the problem and switched replaced at no cost. |
| 40000 mi | Moonroof leak. Fixed for free under recall notice. |
| 131000 mi US $220 |
Plugged rain drainage openings in sunroof area and cowl (base of windshield) area were cleaned out. It was believed that clogging of these drainage openings was leading to water intrusion into passenger compartment during heavy rain. After our most recent rain, the passenger side footwell carpeting was soaked again, so I consider the "repair" completely UNSUCCCESSFUL. |
| 132064 mi US $290 |
Recently, whenever we've had significant rain, I found the front passenger seat footwell carpeting soaked. The dealer's previous attempt to solve the problem, by cleaning out the sunroof and cowl drains, did nothing to alleviate the problem. The independent shop had a technician who had seen this problem before and suspected a leak in the drain tube running from the right front corner of the sunroof and down the right A-pillar. The tech had to remove the headliner to get at the drain tube. He found an separated joint in the tube and clamped the joint to secure it. This has apparently solved the problem. |
| 132000 mi US $30 |
HID headlight lenses had become quite cloudy. I had a "headlight restoration" done with a coupon special. Shop (Pep Boys) polished the lenses and applied some sort of protectant. The lenses don't look as good as new but ARE vastly clearer than they were before the restoration job. |
| 19000 mi | Exterior chrome trim surrounding windows and trunk lid replaced under warranty due to waterspot-like corrosion. Overhead interior light panel replaced under warranty due to broken retaining clips, wouldn't stay in place. |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106300 mi US $65 |
Water leaking into front passenger footwell. Diagnosed deteriorated gasket on cabin air filter plastic surround/tray. Replaced with new surround/tray. |
| 16000 mi | replace driver's side visor after the insertion clasp cracked and the visor would not stay snapped into place |
2004 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
265-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 140000 mi US $3500 |
Electrical system failure due to water damage from windshield leak |
| 93200 mi US $520 |
Center Console lid hinges failed. Dealer estimated $257 to replace. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi US $7000 |
Center Armrest Cover Broke....Second time since I've owned the Car...$180.00 |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Wagon
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84500 mi US $200 |
Quirk sound while slowly passing bumps. Front left height sensor for headlight was replaced to fix a problem. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 55000 mi US $15 |
I had to re-attach the rear-view mirror as it had become unglued from the windshield. |
| 64000 mi US $1200 |
Cowl vents clogged with leaves caused rain water to drain into the car under the dashboard and flooded the interior of the car. Had to remove seats, dry carpet, check all electrical connections and reassemble. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi | Rear motorized sun shade frame repaired under CPO and no cost. |
| 90000 mi US $400 |
They also fixed a rattling exhaust heat shield under the driver's seat. |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi A $5800 |
Polish headlights |
2003 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $55 |
Rear Brake pads ratttling terribly, license plate frame rotted and fell off. New Audi plate holder cost me $55. |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $300 |
Car was leaking water during heavy rain from cabin air intake into the passenger footwell of car. Previous dealer main had replaced battery incorrectly after doing main and pinched the intake seal allowing water through the air intake. |
| 68000 mi US $300 |
Sun visor broke, Had to be replaced, as well as securing clip. |
| 52000 mi | Door pocket flaps were broken on both front doors. Repaired by dealership at no cost |
2002 Audi A6 / S6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 126000 mi US $2000 |
Headlight switch nob broke. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 180000 mi £40 |
Broken scuttle on bottom of windscreen. Caused when a windscreen was replaced under insurance cover. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 89000 mi US $1200 |
Self-dimming LCD interior mirror failed and fluid drained out, rendering self-dimming feature inoperable. Shop replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $165 |
Persistent driveline vibration and hard throttle hickup. Fifth shop couldn't pinpoint solution and thinks as much as $8,000 would be required to fix, including turbo replacements (2), cat converter and driveshaft!! Am going to sell car!! |
| 123000 mi US $160 |
Replaced center console armrest and cupholder |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 122000 mi | Water collected bt. engine and firewall due to plugged drains under battery. In corners water sloshed into pass. side footwell thru cabin filter and saturated transmission module. Unplugged drains, dried out carpet, disconnected, cleaned and dried module. Unplugged drains under battery, dried out carpet, pulled up carpet, dried up flooring, disconnected, cleaned and dried transmission control module. |
| 125000 mi US $120 |
Liquid from inside auto-dim mirror began to leak out causing the mirror to be unusable/blurred. Lower exterior door strip/trim fell off. |
2001 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $200 |
leak into floors |
| 133000 mi US $40 |
Leak from passenger-side inner driver seal. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 92000 mi US $240 |
repair various rust on exhaust and underbody. |
| 98000 mi | Passenger side carpet saturated with water. Lifted and dried with dehumidifier. Will repair once source located. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 192000 mi | Rust spot forming under paint on roof by door frame, but not on it. One small part exposed to the elements. |
2000 Audi A6 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79360 mi | Sold with front passenger side rattle and sqeak that's not noticeable when car is cold but gets loud after car warms up, about 30 minutes. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 149000 mi US $200 |
Interior door grab handle broke. |
| 151000 mi US $5 |
Hose to rear window wiper failed at the hinge and was letting fluid into the car. Found a suitable replacement part at a home improvement store. So far so good. |
| 227000 mi | Rattles. |
1999 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 107000 mi | Car bit the dust in recent rainstorm after rainwater somehow got into the floor behind the driver's seat. Car starts right up, but the already lousy electrical system is even more messed up. No remote locks. Power windows inoperable. Car is being junked. |
1998 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6
Engine not specified
| 194000 mi US $900 |
A series of spots on roof and trunk where paint failed. |
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