2008 Audi A6 Service and Repair Manual
This 2008 Audi A6 factory service and repair manual is built around the 3.2L V6 (engine code BKH) fitted to your car, so the torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps inside are the ones Audi published for this exact powertrain and trim rather than a generic A6-era approximation.
Engines covered
- 3.2L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.8L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
- Elite
- Luxury
- Sport
Known issues on the 2008 A6. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year. Three separate campaigns cover the passenger frontal air bag inflator module, split by region and model-year build window: the inflator can explode or rupture in a crash, sending metal fragments toward the occupants and risking serious injury or death. The fourth covers the automatic trunk lid mechanism: if one of the two gas struts loses pressure, the control software can misread the slow movement as a manual close command and release the motor clutch, snapping the lid shut rapidly with a risk of injury. Owners have filed 71 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From verifying an air bag inflator replacement to servicing the power trunk lid or a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 A6.
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, an
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer servi
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Caro
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer servic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Audi Delivery Guidelines.
Audi Delivery Guidelines.
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
Showing the 8 most recent of 495 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I WAS INVOLVED IN A PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN DID NOT DEPLOY. THE IMPACTING VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOVE 35MPH WHEN IT STRUCK. THERE WERE NO SKID MARKS NOR ANY ATT
On August 3, 2026, a 2008 Audi A6 was traveling on the George Washington Parkway in Virginia when the driver encountered a large tree branch in the roadway and swerved to avoid it. The vehicle struck
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A6. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN THE DRIVEWAY, A WOBBLING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE TAIL PIPE. ALSO, THE TEMPERATURE G
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO R
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE
TAKATA RECALL: AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2016, I CONTACTED AUDI IN SEPTEMBER 2016 TO FIND OUT THE PROGRESS ON RESOLVING THE AIRBAG ISSUE. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY HAD NO SOLUTION AND N
TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAG HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITH THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE FATAL BODILY HARM IN THE EVENT THE PRODUCT DEPLOYS. SINCE 2016, MULTIPLE AUDI DEALERSHIPS HAVE NOT PROVIDED A
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V032000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE
Showing the 8 most serious of 71 complaints filed with NHTSA.
