CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Audi A6 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (43 reports).
2005 Audi A6 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode on Deployment
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these Audi vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain Audi A4 and A6 vehicles from the 2004 to 2011 model years have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2005 Audi A6 problems
Problem areas named in the 91 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
What owners report
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.
2005 Audi A6 questions
Does the 2005 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Audi A6: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode on Deployment; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Audi A6?
Based on 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (43), Electrical System (16), Steering (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Audi A6 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.