audi a6 Problems

audi a6 2011 Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

audi a8 2011 - issue regarding on/off switch we have a new a8. the on/off switch is next to the gear shift level on the console between the front seats. our dog - a 16 lb bichon - climbed between the seats from the back to sit on the passenger seat. as the dog crossed the center console he stepped on the on/off button shutting off the car which caused a loss of steering and brakes. my wife was able to get to the side of the road as she was on a local road and not going fast but if she had been trying to turn or if she had been on a road with a higher speed limit there could have been a crash. this is a significant safety issue and the on/off switch should not be operable while in drive - only in neutral or park. this may impact other audi cars as well.

Reported in: GLADWYNE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: WAUAVAFD9BN

WHEELS

tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. while driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had exploded. the failure was related to the wheel rim which exhibited a hole that was described as the size of a fist. the contact called the police and roadside assistance, who replaced the defective tire with a spare. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the spare tire was replaced with a new tire. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. ...updated 08-10-12 *bf updated 08/15/2012 *js

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WAUWGAFB0BN

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. the contact stated that when the vehicle is on a hill of more than 30 degrees, the vehicle rolled forward 3-5 feet when going into reverse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was told that the vehicle was functioning as designed. if the vehicle rolled forward 10 feet, the vehicle would shut down to protect the transmission. the manufacturer stated they would not correct the failure. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 7,000. updated 03/12/13*lj

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: WAUFFAFL9BN