Owners have filed 24 complaints
about the 2010 Audi A6 with NHTSA between 2010 and 2018.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 11 of 29 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 16
Against the median year of the Audi A6. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 73
43% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
642.9%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
428.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
321.4%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
17.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2010peak 4Oct 2018
Recalls on the 2010 Audi A6
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201834219,649 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2016-266 (Audi Recall 69O2), 2017-026 (Audi Recall 69P6) and 2018-022 (Audi Recall 69U1). Vehicles completed under the previous recalls require repair under this recall, as the previous recall remedy was an interim repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with final repair parts. Additional Note: For the 2009 model year A4 and S4 models, only the Cabriolet versions are involved in this campaign.
Recall 20180221,528 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: For the A4 and S4 models, only the Cabriolet versions are involved in this campaign. Additional Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018342 (Audi 69R7). <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018342">Click here for more information</a>.
Recall 201626659 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018342. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018342">Click here for more information</a>
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 113,000 milesNaples, FLFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STEAM APPEARED UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
NHTSA complaint #11142320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesLarchmont, NYCrash
SEAT BELTS
BLINKING DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT. AUDI HAS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND WILL NOT REPAIR FOR FREE !! TERE REASONING IS IS THAT I HAVE OVER 100 K MILES. I REPORTED THIS TO THEM WHEN I HAD 62 K MILES AND THEY SAID IT NEVER BLINKED WHEN THEY TESTED IT (NOT TRUE) THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME OVER $1,000 DOLLARS TO FIX....THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE!!!IN FACT AUDI CORPORATE IS AWARE AND ARE PICKING AND CHOOSING WHO GETS THE REPAIR FOR FREE!
NHTSA complaint #10888510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesLarchmont, NYCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BLINKING DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT. AUDI HAS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND WILL NOT REPAIR FOR FREE !! TERE REASONING IS IS THAT I HAVE OVER 100 K MILES. I REPORTED THIS TO THEM WHEN I HAD 62 K MILES AND THEY SAID IT NEVER BLINKED WHEN THEY TESTED IT (NOT TRUE) THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME OVER $1,000 DOLLARS TO FIX....THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE!!!IN FACT AUDI CORPORATE IS AWARE AND ARE PICKING AND CHOOSING WHO GETS THE REPAIR FOR FREE!
NHTSA complaint #10888510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesLarchmont, NYCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLINKING DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT. AUDI HAS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND WILL NOT REPAIR FOR FREE !! TERE REASONING IS IS THAT I HAVE OVER 100 K MILES. I REPORTED THIS TO THEM WHEN I HAD 62 K MILES AND THEY SAID IT NEVER BLINKED WHEN THEY TESTED IT (NOT TRUE) THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME OVER $1,000 DOLLARS TO FIX....THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE!!!IN FACT AUDI CORPORATE IS AWARE AND ARE PICKING AND CHOOSING WHO GETS THE REPAIR FOR FREE!
NHTSA complaint #10888510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesWest Hampton, NJCrash
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #10860965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesWest Hampton, NJCrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #10860965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 113,000 milesNaples, FLFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STEAM APPEARED UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
NHTSA complaint #11142320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westfort, CT
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V004000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (AUDI FAIRFIELD, 435 COMMERCE DR., FAIRFIELD, CT 06825) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS ABOUT TAKATA FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11088850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesHitchcock, TX
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL I JUST BECAME AWARE OF THIS RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11039326 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rotonda West, FL
AIR BAGS
2010 AUDI A6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *LD UPDATED 08/03/2017
NHTSA complaint #11001009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moreno Valley, CA
SEAT BELTS
"TAKATA RECALL'' THEY HAVE YET TO SEND THE AIRBAGS TO AUDI TO BEGIN REPLACING THE DANGEROUS AIR BAGS. ALSO AUDI HAS NOT TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY IN REPLACING MY READ LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELTS THE BOTH GOT STUCK IN THE HOUSING. SO I CANNOT HAVE NONE IN BACK OR IN PASSENGER SEAT. NEED HELP
NHTSA complaint #11006331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moreno Valley, CA
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL'' THEY HAVE YET TO SEND THE AIRBAGS TO AUDI TO BEGIN REPLACING THE DANGEROUS AIR BAGS. ALSO AUDI HAS NOT TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY IN REPLACING MY READ LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELTS THE BOTH GOT STUCK IN THE HOUSING. SO I CANNOT HAVE NONE IN BACK OR IN PASSENGER SEAT. NEED HELP
NHTSA complaint #11006331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mission Viejo, CA
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG RECALL: TAKATA
NHTSA complaint #10995336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edgewater, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS) FOR THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAG INFLATOR; HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE LOCAL DEALER (AUDI NORTH ORLANDO LOCATED AT 139 N OREGON ST, STANFORD, FLORIDA 32771) CONTINUED TO INFORM THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE THE NEXT MONTH AND THAT THEY WERE ON A WAIT LIST; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS RECEIVED WERE FOR NEWER VEHICLES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10991801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edgewater, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS) FOR THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAG INFLATOR; HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE LOCAL DEALER (AUDI NORTH ORLANDO LOCATED AT 139 N OREGON ST, STANFORD, FLORIDA 32771) CONTINUED TO INFORM THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE THE NEXT MONTH AND THAT THEY WERE ON A WAIT LIST; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS RECEIVED WERE FOR NEWER VEHICLES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10991801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caguas, PR
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10958016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anna, TX
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. OVER EIGHT MONTHS WITHOUT A REMEDY.
NHTSA complaint #10947553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beverly Hill, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10897266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesSuwanee, GA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. MFG OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS NOT CORRECTED THE RECALL SAFETY ISSUE IN A TIMELY MANNER.
NHTSA complaint #10893993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesLarchmont, NYCrash
SEAT BELTS
BLINKING DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT. AUDI HAS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND WILL NOT REPAIR FOR FREE !! TERE REASONING IS IS THAT I HAVE OVER 100 K MILES. I REPORTED THIS TO THEM WHEN I HAD 62 K MILES AND THEY SAID IT NEVER BLINKED WHEN THEY TESTED IT (NOT TRUE) THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME OVER $1,000 DOLLARS TO FIX....THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE!!!IN FACT AUDI CORPORATE IS AWARE AND ARE PICKING AND CHOOSING WHO GETS THE REPAIR FOR FREE!
NHTSA complaint #10888510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesLarchmont, NYCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BLINKING DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT. AUDI HAS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND WILL NOT REPAIR FOR FREE !! TERE REASONING IS IS THAT I HAVE OVER 100 K MILES. I REPORTED THIS TO THEM WHEN I HAD 62 K MILES AND THEY SAID IT NEVER BLINKED WHEN THEY TESTED IT (NOT TRUE) THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME OVER $1,000 DOLLARS TO FIX....THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE!!!IN FACT AUDI CORPORATE IS AWARE AND ARE PICKING AND CHOOSING WHO GETS THE REPAIR FOR FREE!
NHTSA complaint #10888510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesLarchmont, NYCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLINKING DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT. AUDI HAS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND WILL NOT REPAIR FOR FREE !! TERE REASONING IS IS THAT I HAVE OVER 100 K MILES. I REPORTED THIS TO THEM WHEN I HAD 62 K MILES AND THEY SAID IT NEVER BLINKED WHEN THEY TESTED IT (NOT TRUE) THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME OVER $1,000 DOLLARS TO FIX....THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE!!!IN FACT AUDI CORPORATE IS AWARE AND ARE PICKING AND CHOOSING WHO GETS THE REPAIR FOR FREE!
NHTSA complaint #10888510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesWest Hampton, NJCrash
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #10860965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesWest Hampton, NJCrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #10860965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,000 milesColorado Springs, CO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2009 AUDI A6 3.0T WATERPUMP FAILED...TWICE. ONCE AT 8000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 19,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #10368688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,500 milesGreat Neck, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2010 AUDI A6 EXPERIENCED MASSIVE SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. RESULT WAS NEED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP CAR AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. LOSS OF COOLANT RESULTED IN HOT LIQUID SPRAYING OUT OF ENGINE AND REDUCING VISIBILITY. REQUIRED TOW TRUCK TO GET CAR TO DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP. ACCORDING TO SERVICE MANAGER WHO DIRECTED REPAIRS, THE ORIGINAL WATER PUMP HAD A PLASTIC HOUSING AND THESE HOUSINGS HAVE BEEN FAILING ON MANY 2009-2010 AUDI CARS. NEW WATER PUMP PART HAS BEEN CHANGED TO METAL PUMP HOUSING (REPORTEDLY).
NHTSA complaint #10361661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,500 milesGreat Neck, NY
TIRES
UPON INSPECTING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF MY 2010 AUDI A6, I NOTICED A "BUBBLE" IN THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE BUBBLE WAS ABOUT 1 1/2 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND BULGED ABOUT 1/2 INCH OUTWARD. BECAUSE THIS CAN COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF THE TIRE, I REQUESTED THE AUDI DEALER REPLACE THE TIRE WITH A NEW ONE. MILEAGE AT TIME OF FAILURE 6500.
NHTSA complaint #10361666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,500 milesGreat Neck, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2010 AUDI A6 EXPERIENCED MASSIVE SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. RESULT WAS NEED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP CAR AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. LOSS OF COOLANT RESULTED IN HOT LIQUID SPRAYING OUT OF ENGINE AND REDUCING VISIBILITY. REQUIRED TOW TRUCK TO GET CAR TO DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP. ACCORDING TO SERVICE MANAGER WHO DIRECTED REPAIRS, THE ORIGINAL WATER PUMP HAD A PLASTIC HOUSING AND THESE HOUSINGS HAVE BEEN FAILING ON MANY 2009-2010 AUDI CARS. NEW WATER PUMP PART HAS BEEN CHANGED TO METAL PUMP HOUSING (REPORTEDLY).
NHTSA complaint #10361661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,500 milesGreat Neck, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 AUDI A6 EXPERIENCED MASSIVE SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. RESULT WAS NEED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP CAR AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE. LOSS OF COOLANT RESULTED IN HOT LIQUID SPRAYING OUT OF ENGINE AND REDUCING VISIBILITY. REQUIRED TOW TRUCK TO GET CAR TO DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP. ACCORDING TO SERVICE MANAGER WHO DIRECTED REPAIRS, THE ORIGINAL WATER PUMP HAD A PLASTIC HOUSING AND THESE HOUSINGS HAVE BEEN FAILING ON MANY 2009-2010 AUDI CARS. NEW WATER PUMP PART HAS BEEN CHANGED TO METAL PUMP HOUSING (REPORTEDLY).
NHTSA complaint #10361661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,500 milesFort LEE, NJ
TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 AUDI A6 WHICH HOUSE CONTINENTAL 2454018EL97H CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES. THE DRIVER NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER, BOTH FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS. THE POLICE ARRIVED TO THE SCENE TO ASSIST WITH REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE TIRES WITH SPARE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SPECIALIST FOR REPLACEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
NHTSA complaint #10322811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.