2009 Audi A6 Reliability ReportKeepScore 68/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2009 Audi A6
- Scores 10 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2008 Audi A6 earns a 78.
- The system most likely to surface first: electrical / mmi system (major severity).
- Has 4 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module.
2009 Audi A6: Buy or Avoid?
The 2009 Audi A6 offers a captivating blend of luxury and performance for an enticing used car price, but it's far from a 'set it and forget it' proposition. This vehicle demands an owner who appreciates German engineering and is prepared to invest in meticulous maintenance to mitigate the known risks associated with its complex electronics and sophisticated powertrains. If you seek a refined driving experience and are financially ready for its upkeep, it can be a rewarding, albeit cautious, choice.
Biggest Strengths
- Robust build quality and materials
- Sophisticated quattro all-wheel drive system
- Engaging driving dynamics and comfortable ride
2009 Audi A6 — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2009 Audi A6. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2009 Audi A6
4 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, 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 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of 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 or "Zone C." 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.
What breaks on the 2009 Audi A6?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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