Audi A6

2008 only

67 classified complaints 3 recalls

2008 Audi A6 have 67 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 57,469 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Audi A6 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 47 complaints

Median onset: 57,469 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 63,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 28,650 miles.

More common in older model years.

Intake carbon buildup (direct injection) · Fuel system 2 complaints

Median onset: 24,500 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$790 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 1 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

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Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 1 complaints

Median onset: 21,300 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

CVT belt, pulleys and unit failure · Transmission 1 complaints

Median onset: 7,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full Audi A6 report for every year and full specs/safety data.