2010 AUDI A6 Problems

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Complaints by Component

AIR BAGS

8 complaints

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.

Apr 18, 2018

TAKATA RECALL I JUST BECAME AWARE OF THIS RECALL.

Oct 24, 2017

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 *JS

Aug 03, 2017

AIRBAG RECALL: TAKATA

Jun 15, 2017

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.

Mar 02, 2017

+ 3 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

"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

Jul 19, 2017

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.

Apr 22, 2016

Crash: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 complaints

2009 AUDI A6 3.0T WATERPUMP FAILED...TWICE. ONCE AT 8000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 19,000 MILES. *TR

Dec 02, 2010

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). *TR

Oct 21, 2010

TIRES

2 complaints

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. *TR

Oct 21, 2010

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.

Mar 30, 2010

ENGINE

1 complaint

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.

Oct 24, 2018

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

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.

May 26, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

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!

Jul 25, 2016

Crash: 1

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 2010 AUDI A6, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 2010 AUDI A6 for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 2010 AUDI A6 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

2010 AUDI A6 VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 2010 AUDI A6 Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 2010 AUDI A6 dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your AUDI dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2010 AUDI A6 have?

The 2010 AUDI A6 currently has 17 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2010 AUDI A6?

The most common problems reported for the 2010 AUDI A6 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2010 AUDI A6 problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2010 AUDI A6 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 2010 AUDI A6?

You can report safety problems with your 2010 AUDI A6 directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2010 AUDI A6 VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2010 AUDI A6 reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2010 AUDI A6. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.