CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Audi A6 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (49 reports).
2008 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 2008 Audi A6 problems
Problem areas named in the 71 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
What owners report
On August 3, 2026, a 2008 Audi A6 was traveling on the George Washington Parkway in Virginia when the driver encountered a large tree branch in the roadway and swerved to avoid it. The vehicle struck a curb, became airborne, rolled, and went down an embankment before coming to rest. The driver was wearing a seat belt. The driverâs frontal airbag in the steering wheel deployed, but none of the side or curtain airbags deployed during the crash. Given the severity and multiple-impact sequence of the accident, I am reporting the non-deployment so NHTSA can evaluate whether the side and curtain airbag systems operated as designed. The vehicle sustained significant damage and was declared a tota
The contact owns a 2008 Audi A6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
TCM is defective will not allow car to shift into gear causing car to stop in traffic with no warnings
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI FAIRFIELD (435 COMMERCE DR, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825, (203)-951-6570) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AUDI PERIODICALLY SENDS OUT A PROVOCATIVE SAFETY WARNING TO 'SCHEDULE YOUR REPAIR IMMEDIATELY' STATING THAT (MY) 'SAFETY AND SATISFACTION ARE THEIR TOP PRIORITIES'. WHEN I CALL A DEALER, I'M TOLD THAT I ALREADY HAVE THE (TEMPORARY AND ONLY) FIX (AS TAKATA WENT BANKRUPT). PLEASE ENCOURAGE CORP AUDI TO GET THEIR STORY STRAIT. THE ONLY FACT I KNOW FOR CERTAIN IS THAT NEITHER I OR ANYONE ONE I KNOW WILL EVER BUY ANOTHER AUDI.
2008 Audi A6 questions
Does the 2008 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 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; Structure:Body:Trunk Lid. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi A6?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (49), Electrical System (7), Exterior Lighting (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.