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2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other A4 Cabriolet years?

A4 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted25 complaints2006: 5 complaints2007: 23 complaints2008: 16 complaints2009: 25 complaints
A4 Cabriolet NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags120%
Electrical System120%
Engine120%
Lighting120%
Transmission120%

Does the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V079000AirbagsFebruary 10, 2016 · 151,767 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN,I HAVE WRITTEN 3,292 CHARACTER AND AM DELETING KEY POINTED OF MY STORY MY LAW HAS COPIED ALL DOCUMENTATION AND WILL SEND OUT A VERIFIED FORMAL LETTERAM WRITING IN REGARDS TO A FEW PAST EXPERIENCES AM AN INJURY ATTORNEY IN NEW YORK DUBLIN LAW FIRM FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO ADD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 30, 2017 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · January 23, 2017

“TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN,I HAVE WRITTEN 3,292 CHARACTER AND AM DELETING KEY POINTED OF MY STORY MY LAW HAS COPIED ALL DOCUMENTATION AND WILL SEND OUT A VERIFIED FORMAL LETTERAM WRITING IN REGARDS TO A FEW PAST EXPERIENCES AM AN INJURY ATTORNEY IN NEW YORK DUBLIN LAW FIRM FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO ADD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 30, 2017 · crash

“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. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 6, 2017

“TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN,I HAVE WRITTEN 3,292 CHARACTER AND AM DELETING KEY POINTED OF MY STORY MY LAW HAS COPIED ALL DOCUMENTATION AND WILL SEND OUT A VERIFIED FORMAL LETTERAM WRITING IN REGARDS TO A FEW PAST EXPERIENCES AM AN INJURY ATTORNEY IN NEW YORK DUBLIN LAW FIRM FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO ADD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 30, 2017 · crash

2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet — common questions

Is the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.