Shifts rough from start through first set of gears. From a standstill, under normal traffic conditions, no matter what setting the car is in, the transmission hunts for the correct gear and roughly shifts from 1-2 or 2-3. This issue was supposed to be settled by the CVT class action but audi is refusing to repair/replace. I have complained about this issue since 05-06/2014 and for 9 times since until cpo warranty and extended warranty lapsed, now they feel the problem when before they could not and determine the transmission needs replacement for $12,000.
Audi A6 cvt failure problems
10 of the 1,663 owner complaints about the Audi A6 describe cVT failure, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 39,500
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
- 20121
- 20091
- 20082
- 20071
- 20032
- 20022
- 20011
Often reported together
Transmission failure 3Jerking 3Shudder 2Hesitation 2Sudden acceleration 1Stalling 1Slipping 1
What owners say
The CVT TCM has been re-programmed by audi dealer for $160 after rebulit transmission for $3300. Had to tow a ca for $70 to dealer just to get re-programing. Took car on hwy and the acceleration didn't work. Had to pool to side and called tow. Found out the TCM has to be replaced and it is very common problem and audi is charging too much of money. Could not find any part from anywhere unless audi. Plus, the TCM is the one making the transmission break.
Transmission failure while driving on freeway. Fourth time in 3 years. Each time the transmission was replaced. Audi refuses to acknowledge the failure of the CVT transmission on that model. It is a danger to public safety.
Audi 3.2 engine on a 2007 audi a6 (and same engine on a4 and other models) hesitates during acceleration, especially from a stand-still, such as a stop sign. Dealer states that the powertrain is designed this way, and that it is either the fsi engine which has a carbon buildup, or the CVT transmission. Either way, the hesitation and 2-3 second delay is problematic when at 4-way stops, or when making a left turn in front of oncoming traffic. The delay can lead to accidents. Also, there is a lot of info web about the fsi engines stalling from this issue (ie carbon buildup).
Car completely stopped in the middle of highway and car behind almost hit me. Transmission failed suddenly. It had to be replaced. Recurring problem with audi a6 3.0 2003 CVT.
My 2006 audi a-6 CVT jerks on start-up or will not engage for several seconds and then leaps fprward. Dealer says there is a problem but does not report what the problem could be.
I have 2008 audi a6 CVT (8000 miles) with 2 major issues. One of them being carbon deposit build-up on intake valve causing engine malfunction light to come up. The problem with this is caused by direct fuel injection of their engine and is common with every fsi engine as I was told. No fix for this and they will be charging about 1500 to clean and fix the problem temporary when the warranty expires. Second issue is with multitronic CVT. This is also their design flaw where the transmission have difficulties engaging causing severe shudder and jerking during an acceleration from stop. I have difficulty controlling the throttle and if I step on the gas pedal harder, it will cause sudden acceleration and if I don't, the car will jerk back and forth and will not get decent acceleration, which is a major safety issue. Audi states that there are no complaints for this and the vehicle is running fine. I had the loaner (a4 CVT) one and the car also had the same issue, but significantly less severe. Toyota is being honest about their faults but it seems like audi is trying to hide this issue until there is a death or an injury involve, which by that time, too late.
2008 audi a6 serious problems with CVT transmission (multitronic)- vehicle shudders and does very odd movements setting at low speeds and hesitates when stepping on the gas pedal. In order to move forward have to step deep on the gas medal and have to drive at rather high velocity in order to move forward making it dangerous when pulling out of my home driveway in a residential neighborhood. Car will periodically do jerking movements and feels dangerous.
Apparently audi have known for ages that the CVT clutch has needed upgrading on this engine, but hasn't recalled the cars. We own a 2002 audi a6 (3.0 engine & multitronic CVT).
I have had numerous problems with my 2003 audi a6 CVT transmission. The entire transmission had been replaced recentley, but the slipping out of gear problem continues with new one. The san diego audi dealers have told me that they cannot find the problem, but have told me to let the transmission fail completely again and they will replace it under warranty again.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Audi A6 cvt failure
Which Audi A6 years have cVT failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (2 complaints), 2003 (2 complaints) and 2008 (2 complaints).
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