Ignition Coils Failure problems of the 2006 Audi A4

Two problems related to ignition coils failure have been reported for the 2006 Audi A4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Audi A4 based on all problems reported for the 2006 A4.

1 Ignition Coils Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2011

Owner was driving, vehicle started to exhibit a slight bucking, smoke came into passenger compartment. Pulled over and observed small fire on top of engine. Analysis revealed fire origin at #1 ignition coil on top front of engine. Fire was extinguished quickly and vehicle is repairable.

2 Ignition Coils Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/29/2008

Under normal driving conditions, the ignition coil pack in cylinder 1 failed. The local dealership replaced only the coil pack for cylinder 1. One week later, again under normal driving conditions, ignition coil pack 2 failed. This time it failed while in motion on a busy freeway in washington DC. The local dealer replaced coil pack 2, and petitioned Audi to replace 3 and 4. Audi acquiesced.


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