Structure Problems of Audi A6

Audi A6 owners have reported 43 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's bumper (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Audi A6


Recently reported Structure problems of Audi A6

The Bumper problem

Front bumper covers are too low and are getting caught on low parking spot cement wheel stops.   Read details...

The Body problem

I was traveling at ~65mph on the freeway when the sunroof spontaneously exploded. It was louder than a gunshot—I nearly lost control of the vehicle. The explosion occurred in the outward direction. There was no evidence of impact of preexisting damage.   Read details...

The Structure problem

My 2005 Audi A6 has water damage. Some how over night heavy rain seepage left an inch of water behind driver seat. Car was parked in driveway at a slight incline. All windows and doors where closed. This has caused $2,700 electrical damage to modules located under front passenger seat.   Read details...

The Door problem

Purchased a 2009 Audi A6 as my primary commuter and family vehicle. As I was attempting to put some items in the passenger front seat, the door unexpectedly close on my arm and scraped off about 2. 5 inches of my skin around my right elbow.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2002 Audi A6. The vehicle was recently purchased used and taken to a local repair facility for routine maintenance. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was previously involved in a crash and that the rear cross member was fractured and had been re-welded in four   Read details...




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