Audi A6 Avant 2008
Model A6 Avant made in 2008 by Audi got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, exterior lighting and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V334000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 01/01/2006 to 07/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 23898 | 09/14/2007 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/01/2007 | 08/01/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. if one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new software free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2007. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no. jv.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/11/2008 | 12938 | 1 | |
| My 2008 audi a6 avant has had an air bag warning light appear 3 times in 2 years. each time it gives error codes for it's center, rear seat belt. i was told that this means that the restraint may not work effectively in the event of a crash or abrupt stop. it has happened at 12,983 miles, at 29,000 miles and now at 39,000 miles. nobody should use it until it is fixed. 1st time audi did gff test steps and cleared code, second time they replaced the seat belt itself. now they believe it to be an electrical system issue. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 32236 | 1 | |
| My wife and child were driving through the desert in arizona when our audi's driver-side xenon headlight failed. then again 2 months later, driving with my wife and child through california the passenger-side headlight failed. both times i was told it was the bulb. but we couldn't simply buy a new bulb. audi needs to order it and take off the bumper to replace them. about a month later, driving through the arizona desert with my family, the driver-side light went out again. this time audi service said they need to replace the igniter for the xenon lamp. this all happened within 5 months time. i'd only owned the vehicle about 2 years. when these lights fail, i have to use fog lamps or high beams to have at least 2 lights working at once. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 08/11/2008 | 12938 | 1 | |
| My 2008 audi a6 avant has had an air bag warning light appear 3 times in 2 years. each time it gives error codes for it's center, rear seat belt. i was told that this means that the restraint may not work effectively in the event of a crash or abrupt stop. it has happened at 12,983 miles, at 29,000 miles and now at 39,000 miles. nobody should use it until it is fixed. 1st time audi did gff test steps and cleared code, second time they replaced the seat belt itself. now they believe it to be an electrical system issue. *tr | |||