Passenger headlight starts on. After a few minutes I get a headlight dipped error and the passenger headlight turns off.
The worst 2006 Audi S4 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Lights22
- Airbags7
- Electrical4
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Audi S4
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Recall number 18V427000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.
Recall number 17V032000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Audi S4 231
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
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2006 Audi S4 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13-14 | 20-21 | 16 |
What 2006 Audi S4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
As many others have noticed on the b7 models of audi's. The passenger headlight will flicker and go out at random times, it is not a bulb problem it has been replaced multiple times. It is concerning when driving at night and randomly my headlight will shut off. Sometimes when I shut the car off and back in it will return. There is an electrical problem with these headlights as I have read in other places. Very dangerous and concerning they want to charge 1000+ dollars for every customer to put in a new headlight. It is their duty to ensure safety of their customers.
Takata recall recall issued june '18, local dealership says they still don't have parts to complete recall work.
Takata recall nhsta recall hv032, audi recall 69p6, jan '17, local dealer says cannot complete recall work.
Takata recall. I received my first notice of this recall on 1/17/17. It is currently 10/31/17 with the repair not yet available. I've called the dealership many times to no avail. I was at dealership yesterday and they told me they do not have the parts. When will this highly dangerous recall repair be available? Thank you.
Takata recall. Notified 1 year ago and I have not been contacted to have the air bag replaced. Called for an update a few months ago and they said they didn't have the parts for my vehicle yet.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi s4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags); however, 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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi s4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 manufacturer would not provide a rental vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 audi s4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v382000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Right headlight sporadically shuts off (I.e. Dips) while driving. You have to turn both lights off and on when you are driving to make it function again. It is always the right headlight and sometimes will function properly for a month and then malfunction several times in one night. This is a safety hazard especially when you need to reactivate the light while in traffic at high speeds or when the driving conditions are poor. This has been happening since I purchased the car in the summer of 2010.
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Questions about the 2006 Audi S4
Is the 2006 Audi S4 reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2006 Audi S4, 1.8 times a typical S4 model year.
What is the 2006 Audi S4 year score?
The 2006 Audi S4 scores 55 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Audi S4: 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 S4?
Lights, with 22 complaints, typically around 49,650 miles. Next is airbags (7).
How many recalls does the 2006 Audi S4 have?
2 recalls, covering air bags.
What year does the Audi S4 have the most lights problems?
The Audi S4 model years with the most lights complaints are 2005 (33 complaints) and 2006 (22 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Audi S4 get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Audi S4 range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.2L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 13-14 city and 20-21 highway.
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