Model year guide

2006 Audi A4

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Audi A4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 202 on record.

2006 Audi A4 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2006 Audi A4 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints298
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$5,709

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2006 Audi A4 recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V427000 · 22/06/2018

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 eq…

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 r…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #17V032000 · 11/01/2017

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 Vi…

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 Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V382000 · 01/06/2016

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 "Zo…

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2006 Audi A4 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2006 Audi A4 safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2006 Audi A4 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2006 Audi A4 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2006 Audi A4 worth?

Low
$3,000
Typical price
$5,709
High
$8,500

From 202 comparable 2006 Audi A4 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Audi A4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,400
Total$20,900
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($5,709) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,305), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Audi A4 trims & engines on record

Trims
2.0T quattro · 2.0T · 1.8T · 3.2 quattro · 3.0 quattro · quattro · 2.0T Avant quattro · 3.2 · S Line quattro · S Line
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp · 1.8L 4-cyl 170 hp · 3.1L 6-cyl 255 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 220 hp

2006 Audi A4 vehicles on record

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Other Audi A4 model years

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2006 Audi A4 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Audi A4 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Audi A4. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Audi A4?

Based on 298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system.

What is the 2006 Audi A4 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2006 Audi A4 crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2006 Audi A4 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Audi A4 at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2006 Audi A4 worth?

Comparable 2006 Audi A4 listings run roughly $3,000–$8,500, typically around $5,709 (from 202 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.