2005 AUDI A6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
119
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
50
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 AUDI A6
The 2005 AUDI A6 has received a total of 119 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 50 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (43 complaints), Electrical System (16 complaints), and Steering (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 AUDI A6
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 AUDI A6, potentially affecting up to 465,821 vehicles.
Recall 18V427000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 237,947 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V032000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 33,421 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V382000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 194,453 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 AUDI A6
119 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 AUDI A6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
When this steering problem is occurring no communication between the steering and driver and accident happened and its very dangerous!!! DTC 00456 (Access/start control module -J518- no communication) is found in several control modules or the access/start authorization control module, J518 (address word 05), identifies itself with implausible data can be found through guided fault finding (GFF). If DTC 00288 (Steering column lock actuator-N360, faulty) is logged in the access/start authorization control module, J518
AUDI OF AMERICA SENT ME A FLYER (ATTACHED) OFFERING $100 IN AUDI GOODS AND SERVICES AS AN INCENTIVE TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT OF A TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. SINCE MAY 2ND, NOW ALMOST 5 MONTHS LATER, AUDI HAS STILL FAILED TO PROVIDE THE OFFERED INCENTIVE DESPITE ME CONTACTING THEM AND THEIR PROMISE IT WOULD BE RESOLVED. AS THIS RECALL IS UNDER NHTSA JURISDICTION I THOUGHT YOU WOULD HAVE INTEREST IN THEIR BEHAVIOR IN REGARDS TO THIS SERIOUS MATTER.
NOV 17 2017 ON MY WAY TO WORK , I GOT A FLAT TIRED SO I HAD TO PULL OVER .. RIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF ON CLAIREMONT GOING NORTH ON THE 805. THE
I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE AIRBAG RECALL REPAIRS DONE MANY TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR,ONLY TOLD THAT THEY ARE WAITING FOR PARTS AT AUDI OF ROCHESTER NY. I AM CONCERNED THE I HAVE HEAR NOTHING FROM THEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE PASSENGER AIRBAG GO OFF NOR DO I WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE THAT IT WILL.
VEHICLE WOULDN'T START AFTER PARKING AT A STORE PARKING LOT. STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED NO POWER TO ANYTHING ONLY MMI HAD POWER TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED ON PARKING POSITION AND ELECTRONIC BRAKE SISTEM WAS ACTIVATED LOOKING UP ONLINE I FOUND THAT THERE'S TO MANY CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM THEY ALL STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE START CONTROL MODULE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 AUDI A6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 AUDI A6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 AUDI A6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 50 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 AUDI A6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A721413 2018003- — SEATS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 72 number 08-10 dated December 4, 2008. Noises from the front seat head restraints. The inner diameter of the headrest guides is too large.
A721413 2018003- — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 72 number 08-10 dated December 4, 2008. Noises from the front seat head restraints. The inner diameter of the headrest guides is too large.
2018003/3 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
A901334 2011846- — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 09-01 dated January 21, 2009. The fuel gauge needle is on "empty" or in "reserve" although the fuel tank has just been filled to capacity.
A901334 2011846- — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 09-01 dated January 21, 2009. The fuel gauge needle is on "empty" or in "reserve" although the fuel tank has just been filled to capacity.
2011846/6 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
A971339 2013709- — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 08-16 dated November 17, 2008. Coming Home / Leaving Home parked lighting function intermittently does not work when the doors are unlocked with the key remote. After the key has been operated twice in a row (multiple button depressions), the function works again....
9713392013709 3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New software in the vehicle electrical system control module repairs the condition.
97133920137093 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
97 Coming/Leaving Home function intermittently does not work when unlocking doors with key.
TSB-46-13-55 — PARKING BRAKE
AUDI: DUE A POSSIBLE OUTDATED SOFTWARE, ON SOME VEHICLES, ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE (EPB) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR IS ON AND/OR WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TODRIVE AFTER BEING PARKED, AND EPB APPLIED, IT FAILS TO RELEASE. MODEL 2005-2006 A6 (C6). *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 AUDI A6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI A6
- 2000 AUDI A6 — 201 complaints
- 2001 AUDI A6 — 148 complaints
- 2002 AUDI A6 — 113 complaints
- 2003 AUDI A6 — 85 complaints
- 2004 AUDI A6 — 44 complaints
- 2005 AUDI A6 (current)
- 2006 AUDI A6 — 83 complaints
- 2007 AUDI A6 — 63 complaints
- 2008 AUDI A6 — 78 complaints
- 2009 AUDI A6 — 22 complaints
- 2010 AUDI A6 — 24 complaints