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2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems

The most common problem on the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical A4 Cabriolet model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
94/100
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
171
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 1

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported February 10, 2016 · 151,767 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834.

Recall number 16V079000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet

Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet 171

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 171 bulletins for the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet

What 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 13, 2017 · Airbags · 29,500 miles · NY

Takata recall airbag fault with was detected by a mechanics computer during a regular service/maintenance appointment of my vehicle. I was advised to contact you regarding the takata recall.

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · FL · crash

To whom this may concern,I have written 3,292 character and am deleting key pointed of my story my law has copied all documentation and will send out a verified formal letteram writing in regards to a few past experiences am an injury attorney in new york dublin law firm first of all I want to add me and my client suffered injuries due to your concoius understanding of your early and late model vehicles I purchased a 2006 audi a4 with 60k miles for my elderly from a reputable audi dealer "champion I have purchased and serviced many vehicle their in the past 10 years my mother is a very preservative lady she does not enjoy or better like driving expensive vehicle as she see it as a depression ting values we agreed on a 2006 audi a4 I wanted something with a lot of safety features. I travel 6 times a month back and forth from sf to new york and central u.s I have put about 4k into her vehicle between safety item dryrotted tires brakes etc more then 60% of my expenses have been engine repairs. The worse expense was the check engine came on and the turbo need replacing $3500 she was at the dealer and contacted me just to get my advise I told the service writer I wanted to pay. This happens everytime she has taken the car in for service so I try my best to do it for her it's not a trust issue with audi dealer or services advisors is that she wants my opinion it ar she puts less then 4 thousand miles, vehicle for maintenance but I advise my associates to advise your service advisors work underunning out of characters)!!will be expecting a call a settlement on whom ever is in consumer affairs for audi internationalhere's my direct number in case you've had a similar or worse citation and want representation will be happy to help 305-600seven05one thanks sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · Lights · 80,000 miles · MN

Right dipped headlamp issue resulting diagnosis after new headlamp ($125) and issue still continued with need to replace headlamp ignition now ($950). I see online at this is been a recurring problem in models from my year? And believe should be some type of weed call and reimbursement. The issue occurred sporadically seeming to be fixed only to go back out with no specific reason...both sitting, driving, turning corners, or hitting bumps. This create a safety issue of particularly when the headlamp goes out at night.

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Questions about the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet

Is the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet, fewer than a typical A4 Cabriolet model year.

What is the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet year score?

The 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet scores 94 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Audi A4 Cabriolet: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V079000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Audi A4 Cabriolet have bad airbags?

The Audi A4 Cabriolet model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (23 complaints), 2009 (18 complaints) and 2008 (15 complaints).

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