Audi A6 C6 (2005–2011)
Audi A6 C6 (2005–2011) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Audi A6 — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| C4 | 1995–1997 | — |
| C5 | 1998–2004 | — |
| C6 | 2005–2011 | 2009 |
| C7 | 2012–2018 | 2016 |
| C8 | 2019–present | 2025 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the A6
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2002–2026 | 19 models | 168 |
| Audi 2.0 TFSI (EA888) | 2012–2025 | 22 models | 99 |
| Audi 4.2L 8-cylinder | 2000–2011 | 15 models | 35 |
Audi A6 fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About this generation
The A6L is a long wheelbase version of the A6 sedan for the Chinese market. The vehicle was unveiled in 2005 at the Shanghai Motor Show. The vehicles went on sale in the middle of 2005. Early models include A6L 2.4, with A6L 2.0 TFSI (170 PS) followed shortly after. A6L 3.0 Quattro (218 PS) and A6L 4.2 Quattro (335 PS) were introduced in 2005. Other models include A6 3.0.
Source: Wikipedia — Audi A6 — A6L (2005–2009), CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 91 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Steering |
| 2006 | 4 | 67 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine |
| 2007 | 4 | 53 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control |
| 2008 | 4 | 142 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting |
| 2009 | 4 | 42 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train |
| 2010 | 3 | 34 | Air Bags, Seat Belts, Electrical System |
| 2011 | 3 | 40 | Air Bags, Seats, Electrical System |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2006 Audi A6 quattro — $3,491 · 215,641 mi · West Chester, PA
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- 2007 Audi A6 quattro — $2,250 · 262,200 mi · Conshohocken, PA