Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Audi A6

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Audi A6. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (four problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Audi A6


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Audi A6

The Electrical System problem

This needs to be heavily looked into. I see countless reports online and on NHTSA about "coolant" leaking onto components/wiring. Whatever it is, is definitely frying the electrical system. My info screen will state: "transmission malfunction: you can continue driving" and   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Was told by Audi south orlando that a water valve seaped coolant through the connector up through the wiring and into the trans control module causing it to burn out causing a 14,000. 00 catastrophic failure.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. While driving 5 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...


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