Audi A4 Cabriolet 2006
Model A4 Cabriolet made in 2006 by Audi got 15 consumer complains as well as 35 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 1.8 turbo engine.
Model 2006
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Turbo | 4 | Automatic, Fully variable gear ratios | F | 23/30/26 | 25.5/38.6/30.0963 | Premium | 1386 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-01-12-39 | 01/12/2012 | 10043525 | Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or | 04/09/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-28F2-REV 7 | 04/01/2010 | 10034846 | Audi: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. (added phase 7-april 10 vin information).malfuncti | 01/19/2011 | |
| TSB-28F2 | 01/26/2010 | 10034845 | Audi: emissions service action circular. gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. the malfuncti | 01/19/2011 | |
| TSB-28-10-04 | 02/08/2010 | 10034345 | Audi: for interim claims for 28f2/j1 vehicles campaign only. applicable vehicles must fall within vin ranges noted. engines 2.8l are not affected in this scope. coils of screw down design (non pencil type) are also not affected. the mi | 11/05/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-00-10-02 | 03/24/2010 | 10035268 | Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information | 02/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-09-06 | 05/13/2009 | 10032290 | Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t | 03/01/2010 | |
| TSB-01-08-33 | 12/15/2008 | 10028768 | Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-24-12-24 | 03/09/2012 | 10043928 | Audi: imrc (intake manifold rc) motor warranty extension. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| TSB-01-12-39 | 01/12/2012 | 10043525 | Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or | 04/09/2012 | |
| TSB-15-11-18 | 01/25/2011 | 10038249 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-15-11-18 | 01/25/2011 | 10038249 | Audi: there is a ticking noise from the engine area which may be caused by wear in the camshaft. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-20-10-10 | 12/08/2010 | 10036468 | Audi: one or more of the following dtcs are stored within first 60 seconds, when coolant temperature is between 10-39%c according to freeze frame data: dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-p0306 (cyl. 1 misfire | 03/16/2011 | |
| TSB-24-10-02 | 01/29/2010 | 10034344 | Audi: mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored in the ecm data memory-p310b (low pressure fuel system regulation, fuel pressure outside tolerance); p129f or p008b (low pressure fuel system, pressure too high); p129e or p008a | 11/05/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SAC-28F2-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036497 | Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. added final mailing phase-8/10 vin information. | 03/23/2011 | |
| TSB-28F2 | 01/26/2010 | 10034845 | Audi: emissions service action circular. gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. the malfuncti | 01/19/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TSB-17-07-12 | 10/19/2007 | 10032264 | Audi: engine oil pressure is below specified value. oil pressure warning light might be illuminated or illuminated intermittently. repairs include replacing the oil pump module. *pe | 02/26/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| TSB-94-10-38 | 10/20/2010 | 10035345 | Audi: daytime running lights do not work. daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with xenon headlights. the thumb wheel or option for daytime running lights is turned off by mistake. *pe | 02/16/2011 | |
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| 2012749-2 | 02/26/2007 | 10025703 | Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe | 09/02/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| TSB-24-10-02 | 01/29/2010 | 10034344 | Audi: mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored in the ecm data memory-p310b (low pressure fuel system regulation, fuel pressure outside tolerance); p129f or p008b (low pressure fuel system, pressure too high); p129e or p008a | 11/05/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB090111 | 09/01/2011 | 10040959 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. malfunction light will illuminate. *rm | 09/14/2011 | |
| SB090111 | 09/01/2011 | 10040959 | Ready | 09/14/2011 | |
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| TSB-24-10-01 | 01/12/2010 | 10033025 | Audi: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure system fuel pressure sensor (g410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. comparing measure value block 103 with 106 is not an accu | 06/25/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| SB-38-11-06 | 04/18/2011 | 10038773 | Volkswagen: there is no drive or a delayed drive when selecting reverse or drive. there is a possible trouble code stored. there are some damaged transmission seals from production that may be leaking. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-38-11-06 | 04/18/2011 | 10038773 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSB-17-07-12 | 10/19/2007 | 10032264 | Audi: engine oil pressure is below specified value. oil pressure warning light might be illuminated or illuminated intermittently. repairs include replacing the oil pump module. *pe | 02/26/2010 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe | 02/20/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/06/2010 | 64000 | ||
| In early september 2010 the air bag warning light came on in my 2006 audi a4 cabrio and would not turn off. i took the car to be serviced and was told the air bag needed to be replaced. the car has never been in an accident. it is now out of warranty. this part has never been used. if i'd been in an accident the air bag would not have deployed. although a tsb has not been issued for this problem, i have read similar complaints of this happening to the same car after the same # of years. suggest that the nhtsa take a look into this issue. had i been in an accident and needed the airbag to work, it would not have. since the car has never been in an accident, this indicates the part was faulty all along. a recall should be issued and audi usa should replace this part free of charge for all vehicle owners to avoid the inevitable lawsuit if the part fails when someone does have an accident. | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 34000 | ||
| 2006 audi a4 cabriolet air bag light comes on and stays on. dealer checked wiring connections under seat and light went out. 1week later it's back on. this time they sodered the wires and cleared the code. a week or 2 later it's back on and they did something else, what i'm not sure. 2 weeks after that light is on and they replace airbag in drivers seat. a few weeks after that it is on again and the dealer replaces the ring in the steering wheel ( clockspring??) 2 weeks after that the light is on again and the car is currently at the dealer. am told it is a random fault. the car has about 35000 miles on it and the factory warranty is about to expire and the audi certified warranty about to kick in. i purchased the car with about 33000 miles on it s | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/13/2007 | 43000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2006 audi a4 cabriolet. the contact stated while driving 5 mph the vehicle would suddenly goes into limp mode. no check engine light comes on when this happens. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the vehicle needs transmission fluid. the dealer add transmission fluid to the vehicle but that did not remedy the problem. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer regarding the limp mode issue and the dealer stated the vehicle is operating normally. the failure mileage was 43,000. jo | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 50613 | ||
| Audi 2006 a4 convertable top adhesive breakdown on rear glass. no repair at this time. getting quotes, local audi dealership says it is note a covered item. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 21000 | 1 | |
| Stopped by a red light waiting it to change. i was on a 2 lane road ,turning into a 6 lane road to go into a shopping center. my foot was on the brake as always, the car was in drive. all of a sudden the engine started to rev extremely high. the brake barely stopped me from hitting the car in front!i then put it into neutral and pressed the accelerator to lower the rpm. car was towed to coral springs audi. they couldn't find anything wrong! something is wrong. audi a4 convert. approx 21k miles. i really like this car and wish they would have found something wrong. i know the toyota issue and it is ironic that it happened around the same time. this is a major issue. this needs follow-up big time! thanks *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 71300 | 1 | |
| Accelerator stuck when i was stopping for a red light after driving in normal rush hour traffic for about an hour. i was able to stop the car by slamming on brakes (but i did not think to shift out of drive), and the engine slowed after a moment or two. then the engine raced again every time i took foot off brake pedal. this continued for about 10 minutes until i was able to get to a safe place to get off road and park. i turned off the car, then turned it on again, and again the engine raced. i called my dealer and was told to check the floor mat - i did, and it was not under accelerator pedal. after cooling down, the engine ran normally, but i had car towed to dealer, and they found no problem. the acceleration problem has not happened again. *tr | |||