Audi A6 2011
Model A6 made in 2011 by Audi got 13 consumer complains as well as 36 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and digital instrument panel.
Model 2011
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-69-11-20 | 12/09/2011 | 10043389 | Audi: some model year vehicles must have the service part for the airbag control unit coded and/or parameter using svm code listed in etka. models a4, s4, a5, s5, q5, tt, tts, a3, pa , c6, a6 pa, d4, a8,c7 a7. *pe | 03/26/2012 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| TSB-69-11-20 | 12/09/2011 | 10043389 | Audi: some model year vehicles must have the service part for the airbag control unit coded and/or parameter using svm code listed in etka. models a4, s4, a5, s5, q5, tt, tts, a3, pa , c6, a6 pa, d4, a8,c7 a7. *pe | 03/26/2012 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| TSB-94-12-76 | 04/27/2012 | 10045461 | Audi: displayed in the instrument cluster is the warning for the dynamic headlight range control. *pe | 09/06/2012 | |
| TSB-94-12-83 | 07/09/2012 | 10045462 | Audi: the instrument cluster displays warning for headlight dynamic range control module. *pe | 09/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| TSB-57-10-32 | 09/01/2010 | 10035349 | Audi: central locking locks up when removing ignition key from ignition lock. when removing the ignition key from the ignition, the customer may unintentionally operate the lock button of the remote key. with the s contact in the ignition | 02/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-01-12-58 | 11/05/2012 | 10051502 | Audi: while driving, mainly short distance (stop and go), high crankcase pressure can lead to dtcs p113700 and p113900 codes. crankcase pressure can be lowered with new ecm (engine control module) software level after changing crankcase pr | 03/08/2013 | |
| TSB-94-12-82 | 06/26/2012 | 10045046 | Audi: instrument cluster illuminates showing headlight dynamic range control, which may have faulty control unit. models a8, a6 and audi q7 (2008-13). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SB-19H3 | 04/01/2011 | 10038758 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-19H3 | 04/01/2011 | 10038758 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the engine thermostat stays close and may cause the engine to overheat. warning lights will illuminate. 2010-2011 models. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 04/01/2011 | SA-19H1 REV 2 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb | 06/22/2011 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 04/01/2011 | SA-19H1 REV 2 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb | 06/22/2011 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| TSB-91-12-42 | 06/20/2012 | 10045043 | Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque. models audi q5, q7, a4, a5, a5 cabriolet (2009-14), a5, s5 (2008-14), a8 (2010-14) and a6 (2011-14). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| TSB-94-12-82 | 06/26/2012 | 10045046 | Audi: instrument cluster illuminates showing headlight dynamic range control, which may have faulty control unit. models a8, a6 and audi q7 (2008-13). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
| TSB-91-12-42 | 06/20/2012 | 10045043 | Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque. models audi q5, q7, a4, a5, a5 cabriolet (2009-14), a5, s5 (2008-14), a8 (2010-14) and a6 (2011-14). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| TSB-96-12-34 | 05/29/2012 | 10044397 | Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. certain models, camera image can be re=activated. model years 2008-2013. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| TSB-94-12-83 | 07/09/2012 | 10045462 | Audi: the instrument cluster displays warning for headlight dynamic range control module. *pe | 09/06/2012 | |
| TSB-94-12-76 | 04/27/2012 | 10045461 | Audi: displayed in the instrument cluster is the warning for the dynamic headlight range control. *pe | 09/06/2012 | |
| TSB-94-12-82 | 06/26/2012 | 10045046 | Audi: instrument cluster illuminates showing headlight dynamic range control, which may have faulty control unit. models a8, a6 and audi q7 (2008-13). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| 2024758-3 | 05/26/2012 | 10043929 | Audi: mil on. dtc p053f (cold start fuel pressure) incorrectly stored in ecm. software update needed. *js | 05/02/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| SA-19H1-F1 | 06/01/2011 | 10038584 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-US-06 | 06/01/2011 | 10038585 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1-10 | 06/01/2011 | 10038588 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1-08 | 06/01/2011 | 10038587 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-48326 | 06/01/2011 | 10038586 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
| TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| TSB-01-12-58 | 11/05/2012 | 10051502 | Audi: while driving, mainly short distance (stop and go), high crankcase pressure can lead to dtcs p113700 and p113900 codes. crankcase pressure can be lowered with new ecm (engine control module) software level after changing crankcase pr | 03/08/2013 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| TSB-48-12-33 | 10/22/2012 | 10047739 | Audi: unit can not be coded after replacing electromechanical steering control units (j500) via svm spec/actual. models 2011-2013 a4, a5, a5 cabriolet, a6, a7. *pe | 12/05/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| TSB-96-12-34 | 05/29/2012 | 10044397 | Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. certain models, camera image can be re=activated. model years 2008-2013. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| TSB-96-12-34 | 05/29/2012 | 10044397 | Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. certain models, camera image can be re=activated. model years 2008-2013. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/04/2011 | 6500 | ||
| Audi a8 2011 - issue regarding on/off switch we have a new a8. the on/off switch is next to the gear shift level on the consol between the front seats. our dog - a 16 lb bichon - climbed between the seats from the back to sit on the passenger seat. as the dog crossed the center consol he stepped on the on/off button shutting off the car which caused a loss of steering and brakes. my wife was able to get to the side of the road as she was on a local road and not going fast but if she had been trying to turn or if she had been on a road with a higher speed limit there could have been a crash. this is a significant safety issue and the on/off switch should not be operable while in drive - only in neutral or park. this may impact other audi cars as well. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/28/2012 | 2000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. the contact stated that when the vehicle is on a hill of more than 30 degrees, the vehicle rolled forward 3-5 feet when going into reverse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told that the vehicle was functioning as designed. if the vehicle rolled forward 3-5 feet, the vehicle would shut down to protect the transmission. the manufacturer stated they would not correct the failure. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 7,000. mah | |||
| 06/28/2012 | 2000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. the contact state that when the vehicle is on a hill of more then 30 degrees the vehicle will roll forward 3-5 feet when going into reverse. the contact stated that were they live it is very hilly. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that this is how the vehicle is designed. if the vehicle rolls forward 3-5 feet the vehicle shut down and this is designed to protect the transmission. the manufacturer stated they would not correct the failure. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 7,000.rl | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 10000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. while driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had exploded. the failure was related to the wheel rim which exhibited a hole that was described as the size of a fist. the hole ruptured the tire and caused a blow out. the contact called roadside assistance, who replaced the defective tire with a spare. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the spare tire was replaced with a new tire. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 10000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. while driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. suddenly the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the contact noticed the rear passenger's side tire exploded. the failure was related to the wheel rim which exhibited a hole that was described as the size of a fist, which ruptured the tire and caused a blow out. the roadside assistance replaced the defective tire with a spare. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the spare tire was replaced with a new tire. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. js | |||