2006 Audi A6 Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2006 Audi A6 Digital Display on Instrument Cluster May Fail

    The digital display portion of the instrument cluster may fail. Our technicians tell us the entire instrument cluster will need to be replaced to correct this concern.

  • 2006 Audi A6 FSI and TFSI Engines Carbon Buildup (Intake Valves, Intake, Runner Flaps P0300 series

    The 2006-2016 Audi A6 2.0TFSI, 3.0TFSI, 3.2FSI and 4.2FSI direct injection engines are subject to carbon buildup in the intake system which can cause power loss, OBD codes and a check engine light , and a rough idle . In normal engines, the engine is cleaned by the gasoline flowing through the injectors and into the intake system, however, the A6 uses direct injection so gasoline does not flow through common carbon buildup areas.

    Possible trouble codes include: P0300 , P0301 , P0302 , P0303 , P0304 , P0305 , P0306 , P0307 , P0308

    The solution is to remove the intake manifold and professionally clean the intake manifold, intake ports on the cylinder head, and the intake valves. This may need to be done in as few as 20,000 miles.

  • 2006 Audi A6 No Start after Refueling and Popping Noise from Trunk

    Popping sounds from the rear of the vehicle may be heard moments after starting the engine, or when slowing to a stop. This noise is from the leak detection pump filling the fuel tank with air, and releasing to retest the system when it finds a fault. The sequence of faults identifying this issue are as follows:

    • Succession of loud pops from rear of vehicle
    • Pops go away, and fuel economy decreases
    • Check engine light illuminates
    • OBD trouble code P2404 and/or P0441 is stored
    • Engine will not start after refueling (must crank for over 30 seconds)
    • Vibration when slowing to a stop

    The cause is a valve which is mounted on the front of the intake manifold, commonly called the N80 valve, or EVAP system purge valve. The valve is designed to open under specific circumstances, but a worn valve will remain open at all times, preventing the pressurization of the fuel tank.

    Correction of the issue is to replace the N80 valve with the latest revision.

  • 2006 Audi A6 Premature Wear in Multi-Link Suspension Components May Cause Noise

    Premature wear in various multi-link suspension components can cause noises that are difficult to diagnose. Worn suspension parts can also cause uneven tire wear and create steering alignment problems.

  • 2006 Audi A6 Oil leaks from camshaft drive pulleys and variable valve timing hydraulics

    Oil leaks from the camshaft drive pulleys and variable valve timing hydraulics are common. If the variable valve timing hydraulics is leaking, the Check Engine Light may illuminate from inaccurate valve timing.

  • 2006 Audi A6 Check Engine Light Due to Faulty Torque Converter

    A problem with the torque converter can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate.

  • 2006 Audi A6 Oil Leaks From Camshaft Chain Tensioner and Valve Cover Gaskets

    Engine oil leaks are common from the valve cover gaskets and camshaft chain tensioner gasket.

  • 2006 Audi A6 Inspect CV Boots and Joints at Each Service

    Our technicians recommend having the constant velocity (CV) boots and CV joints inspected at each service. Servicing torn CV boots early can prevent the need to replace the CV half shaft or CV joint.

2006 Audi A6 Questions and Answers

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2006 Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair