KnownCarProblems2006 Audi A4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Audi A4, most often about the lights (54% of complaints, typically around 56,500 miles). It is the most complained-about A4 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2006 Audi A4 problems
Lights
159 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
Within the first minute of turning headlights on, headlights begin to malfunction. Most apparent at night since there is a loss of vision when headlights malfunction. Malfunction occurs when vehicle is stopped or in motion. The headlights will flicker on and off. Flickering occurs almost every time headlights are…
On my 2006 Audi A4 which has the xenon lighting, the left headlight flickers then goes out, and will come back on after I turn my lights off and then on again, I am worried both headlights may go out at the same time and cause me to crash.
Air bags
73 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 98,500 miles.
Takada recall I have been trying to get airbag recalled for over a year and I am told the 69p6 is not available. I think this is high risk since it is older and also in area of high humidity in the summer dealer states they can not get the part (air bag ) to replace it.
My personal Audi A4 was involved in a front end collision on an inner-city road due to loss of friction on frozen ice. Despite there only being a driver present in the car, the driver side airbag from the steering wheel did not activate while the passenger side airbag did. I had already previously checked the takata…
Engine
21 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2006 Audi A4. The contact stated that there was a sweet, burning smell present in the vehicle for two years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the contact was always advised that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The radiator failed at one point and the vehicle was taken to a…
At highway speed, the low oil pressure light came on, before the driver was able to move to the side of the road the engine failed. The car was towed to the Audi dealer and after two days the dealer quoted $7000 to start working on the engine. Technician found the timing slipped and valves were damaged. The oil level…
Electrical
21 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
On multiple occasions over the last two years the left and right headlights go out and a "dipped headlight" warning light shows up on the dash. Turning the headlights off then back on will bring them back on momentarily until a vibration knocks them out again. It's usually one side or the other but sometimes both…
Both headlights keep going out at random times. Sometimes it says right dipped headlight and sometimes left dipped headlight and sometimes both.
Transmission
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I have a 2006 Audi A4, automatic-triptonic transmission, 2.0 turbo and I am the second owner of the vehicle. The previous owner purchased the car in oct 2005 and in late 2006, the transmission broke down and Audi had repaired it at no charge at an Audi service center. I bought the car on oct 2007 and by mid-2008, the…
In october 2006, purchased a new 2006 Audi A4 from carousel Audi in golden valley, mn. The car was well maintained and has less than 62,000 miles today. In late summer of 2013, I began noticing that the car jerked heavily when putting it into reverse from a parked position. The car has an automatic transmission and I…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Car hesitated under acceleration at highway speeds resulting in total loss of power. Car continued to have acceleration and idling problems. Issues due to cam follower wearing prematurely causing major damage to high pressure fuel pump, intake and exhaust cams, damage to engine requiring total engine replacement.
Car did not show any signs prior to check engine light coming on. Within several minutes of check in light appearing the car begin driving rough and smoke poured from under the hood. My husband quickly cut the wires of the coil pack from the housing to prevent the fire from spreading, as I grabbed the fire…
Speed control
7 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles.
I experienced unintended acceleration of my car when I started accelerating after the light turned green. I had no indication as to what was causing the car to accelerate. After putting the car in neutral, slamming on the breaks and using the emergency break the car finally stopped after going about a quarter of a…
In october 2006, purchased a new 2006 Audi A4 from carousel Audi in golden valley, mn. The car was well maintained and has less than 62,000 miles today. In late summer of 2013, I began noticing that the car jerked heavily when putting it into reverse from a parked position. The car has an automatic transmission and I…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 2%Audi 2006 A4 convertible top adhesive breakdown on rear glass. No repair at this time. Getting quotes, local Audi dealership says it is note a covered item.
I have an Audi A4 2006 that I purchaced as a certified pre-owned vehicle. Shortly after in november 2009 I received a recall from Audi of america "upcoming voluntary emissions service action 28f2/ji ignition coil inspection replacement"'. At the time I wasn't having any problems but took the car to dealer where I…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Audi A4 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began june 29, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69r7. Note: this recall supersedes recalls 16v382, 17v032 and 18v004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 audi a4 sedan, a4 avant, s4 avant and s4 sedan, 2007-2008 rs4 sedan, 2004 rs4 cabriolet, 2007-2009 a4 cabriolet and s4 cabriolet, 2005-2011 a6 sedan, 2006-2011 a6 avant, and 2007-2011 s6 sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began march 30, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: this recall has been superseded by recall number 18v427.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 audi a4 cabriolet, s4 cabriolet, a6 avant, a6 sedan and s6 sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone b" above, volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 audi a4 avant, a4 sedan, a6 sedan, s4 avant and s4 sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 a4 cabriolet, rs4 sedan, s4 cabriolet and s6 sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 a6 avant and 2008 rs4 cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, o
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 28, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 audi a4, and 2005-2011 audi a6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 audi a4, and 2005-2008 audi a6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." lastly, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, volkswagen is recalling model year
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Audi A4
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Audi A4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (159 complaints, typically around 56,500 miles); air bags (73 complaints, typically around 98,500 miles); engine (21 complaints, typically around 86,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Audi A4 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 22, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Audi A4?
- It is the most complained-about A4 model year since 2000, with 295 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.