KnownCarProblems2008 Audi A6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi A6, most often about the air bags (69% of complaints). It is 6th of 27 A6 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2008 Audi A6 problems
Air bags
49 complaints · 69%My 2008 Audi A6 avant has had an air bag warning light appear 3 times in 2 years. Each time it gives error codes for it's center, rear seat belt. I was told that this means that the restraint may not work effectively in the event of a crash or abrupt stop. It has happened at 12,983 miles, at 29,000 miles and now at…
I was involved in a passenger side impact accident where the passenger side curtain did not deploy. The impacting vehicle was traveling above 35mph when it struck. There were no skid marks nor any attempt to slow the vehicle before impact. Both vehicles were totaled in the collision. All passengers in both vehicles (1…
Electrical
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The head light would work sometimes and others it would not took vehicle the dealer was told must remove bumper and replace head lamp assembly complete the cost would be around $ 800.00after researching specific problem head lamp was replaceable without bumper removal and without headlamp assembly replacement cost…
The wiring harness of both left and right headlight - the electrical wires within the plastic headlight housing going directly to the bulbs are losing their protective wire insulation. The insulation has become excessively brittle and is cracking throughout the entire wire length and in some areas wire insulation has…
Lights
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles.
The head light would work sometimes and others it would not took vehicle the dealer was told must remove bumper and replace head lamp assembly complete the cost would be around $ 800.00after researching specific problem head lamp was replaceable without bumper removal and without headlamp assembly replacement cost…
My wife and child were driving through the desert in arizona when our Audi's driver-side xenon headlight failed. Then again 2 months later, driving with my wife and child through california the passenger-side headlight failed. Both times I was told it was the bulb. But we couldn't simply buy a new bulb. Audi needs to…
Engine
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
I leased a 2008 Audi A6, less then a year ago. Audi has had my car now 3 times for a problem with the intake valves and carbon deposits. They have been unable to fix the problem and refuse to admit there is a problem with the car. It has been in the shop over the past 6 months for 15 days. I have had to continue…
I have 2008 Audi A6 CVT (8000 miles) with 2 major issues. One of them being carbon deposit build-up on intake valve causing engine malfunction light to come up. The problem with this is caused by direct fuel injection of their engine and is common with every fsi engine as I was told. No fix for this and they will be…
Transmission
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
2008 Audi A6 serious problems with CVT transmission (multitronic)- vehicle shudders and does very odd movements setting at low speeds and hesitates when stepping on the gas pedal. In order to move forward have to step deep on the gas medal and have to drive at rather high velocity in order to move forward making it…
I have 2008 Audi A6 CVT (8000 miles) with 2 major issues. One of them being carbon deposit build-up on intake valve causing engine malfunction light to come up. The problem with this is caused by direct fuel injection of their engine and is common with every fsi engine as I was told. No fix for this and they will be…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%I leased a 2008 Audi A6, less then a year ago. Audi has had my car now 3 times for a problem with the intake valves and carbon deposits. They have been unable to fix the problem and refuse to admit there is a problem with the car. It has been in the shop over the past 6 months for 15 days. I have had to continue…
The contact owns 2008 Audi A6. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact applied pressure to the accelerator but the vehicle continued to run as if the gear was in neutral. After continually applying pressure to the accelerator, the vehicle was able to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Audi A6 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
Body and structure: trunk lid
Risk: This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. If one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately.
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 2008 Audi A6
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi A6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (49 complaints); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); lights (6 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Audi A6 have?
- 4 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 2008 a bad year for the Audi A6?
- It is 6th of 27 A6 model years by number of complaints, with 71 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.