Model year guide

2006 Audi A6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Audi A6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 62 on record.

2006 Audi A6 — representative photo
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2006 Audi A6 at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints67
Combined21 mpg
Typical price$6,968

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2006 Audi A6 recalls 4

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 Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.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

Structure:body:trunk Lid NHTSA Campaign #07V334000 · 01/08/2007

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 TH…

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.

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 A6 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 67 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.
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.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2006 Audi A6 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,600

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

What's a 2006 Audi A6 worth?

Low
$4,200
Typical price
$6,968
High
$10,000

From 62 comparable 2006 Audi A6 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Audi A6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,300
Total$23,300
Per mile$0.31

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 ($6,968) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,688), 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 A6 trims & engines on record

Trims
3.2 quattro · 3.2 · 3.2 Avant quattro · 4.2 quattro · quattro
Engines
3.1L 6-cyl 255 hp · 4.2L 8-cyl 345 hp

2006 Audi A6 vehicles on record

2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2WAUAH74F46N121983 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2WAUAH74FX6N125925 2006 Audi A6 3.2WAUAH74F46N125080 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDG74F16N057160 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUEG74F16N061858 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74F16N165727 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDG74F66N072513 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Avant quattroWAUKG74F46N049609 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 4.2 quattroWAUEL74FX6N111393 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDG74F26N043249 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74F06N149390 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74F86N104228 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74F76N103409 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74F76N152545 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 4.2 quattroWAUDL74F36N052165 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2WAUAH74F86N139192 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 4.2 quattroWAUEL74F86N037391 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74F26N126581 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDG74F36N044975 2006 Audi A6 3.2WAUAH74F96N131568 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDG74F56N039440 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74FX6N085424 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74F96N096916 2006 Audi A6 2006 Audi A6 3.2 quattroWAUDH74F46N139364

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2006 Audi A6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Audi A6 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 Audi A6. 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 A6?

Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Audi A6 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Audi A6 at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2006 Audi A6 worth?

Comparable 2006 Audi A6 listings run roughly $4,200–$10,000, typically around $6,968 (from 62 vehicles).

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