2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A4 Cabriolet years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet. That ranks 4th out of 4 A4 Cabriolet model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 29,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall airbag fault with was detected by a mechanics computer during a regular service/maintenance appointment of my vehicle. I was advised to contact you regarding the takata recall.
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Right dipped headlamp issue resulting diagnosis after new headlamp ($125) and issue still continued with need to replace headlamp ignition now ($950). I see online at this is been a recurring problem in models from my year? And believe should be some type of weed call and reimbursement. The issue…
Other Audi A4 Cabriolet years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 A4 Cabriolet | 22 | 4 |
| 2008 A4 Cabriolet | 16 | 3 |
| 2007 A4 Cabriolet | 23 | 3 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
See all Audi A4 Cabriolet problems by year, every Audi model, or the Audi VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A4 Cabriolet model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.