2006 Audi A6 air bags problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Audi A6 — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Audi A6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V427000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…”
filed Apr 27, 2023
“I have been scheduling appointments to rectify an open airbag recall through two different audi dealers. None of the dealers both in oxnard, ca and rancho mirage, ca have followed through. I originally scheduled appointment for 3/11/2019 for the oxnard, ca location, and the latest couple were for…”
filed Nov 27, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the…Campaign 18V427000 · Jun 22, 2018
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the…Campaign 17V032000 · Jan 11, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V382000 · Jun 1, 2016
Related service bulletins
In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_MA_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_NM_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_CO_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
TRMDMV_NY_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 17, 2022
Air Bags problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 A6 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 A6 | 6 | 30% |
| 2016 A6 | 8 | 16% |
| 2015 A6 | 4 | 18% |
| 2014 A6 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 A6 | 18 | 35% |
| 2012 A6 | 14 | 24% |
| 2011 A6 | 12 | 57% |
| 2009 A6 | 17 | 81% |
| 2008 A6 | 48 | 69% |
| 2007 A6 | 32 | 60% |
| 2005 A6 | 43 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Audi A6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.