2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet has 3 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and ranks lowest-risk among the 4 model years with data (rank 4 of 4, worst-first). It carries 1 recall for Takata airbag inflators.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #4 of 4 A4 Cabriolet years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 18 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (67%)
- Airbags1 (33%)
- Engine1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Right headlight (dipped beam) fails intermittently, sometimes going out and returning without a clear cause.
- Headlight and headlight ignition components have needed replacement after diagnostic work.
- A Takata airbag inflator defect was flagged during a routine service appointment rather than after a crash.
2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V079000Feb 10, 2016Airbags151,767 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
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.
2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other A4 Cabriolet years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 model has only 3 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 4 A4 Cabriolet years with data.
- What are the most common problems on the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is the electrical system, accounting for 2 of the 3 complaints (67%), mainly involving headlight issues.
- Does the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V079000) covers Takata driver's frontal airbag inflators that can deploy improperly; dealers replace the inflator free of charge.
- How does the 2006 A4 Cabriolet compare to other years?
- It ranks 4th of 4 years worst-first, meaning it has the fewest reported complaints; 2009 has the highest complaint index at 100 and an Avoid verdict, while 2008 is rated Good.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet?
- EPA rates it at 20.5 mpg combined (18 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950.