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Audi A4 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Audi A4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

295Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting161 complaints

161 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags73 complaints

73 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V382000, 17V032000, 18V427000.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V382000Reported June 1, 2016 - 194,453 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 194,453 vehicles across all affected models.

17V032000Reported January 11, 2017 - 33,421 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 33,421 vehicles across all affected models.

18V427000Reported June 22, 2018 - 237,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 237,947 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20065
20072
20086
200925
201061
201126
201231
201321
201416
201511
201626
201740
201817
20193
20203
20211
20221
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.