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Audi C6 warranty claim denied?
46 manufacturer communications on file
6 warranty extensions / campaigns 2008–2013 model years covered
If your Audi C6 (2008–2013) warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone — and the denial isn't necessarily the final word. Across this model, manufacturers have filed 46 official communications with NHTSA, and 6 of those are warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues like fuel injectors, intake manifolds, intake solenoids, and emissions control components. These documents show that Audi itself has acknowledged recurring problems in vehicles like yours, sometimes extending coverage well beyond the original warranty period.
A denial from a dealer or manufacturer representative doesn't always account for these extended-coverage programs or the full history of documented defects tied to your model. Many owners who push back with the right paperwork find their claim re-opened or reprocessed under terms they weren't initially offered.
ClaimRight helps you understand whether your specific repair may fall under a documented warranty extension, service campaign, or other manufacturer communication. Our free assessment reviews your claim against the public record for your vehicle and lays out your realistic options — no pressure, no obligation, and no cost unless we help you secure a resolution.
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What Audi has documented for the C6
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2015-07-23 · PRI C
Warranty extension AUDI: SOME AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR THE INTAKE SOLENOID. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · PRI-A
Warranty extension AUDI: ALL AUDI 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR WITH AN 2.0 TFSI ENGINE WILL BE EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON ALL FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2015-07-23 · USA B
Warranty extension AUDI: SOME 2011-2012 AUDI VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE WARRANTY EXTENDED FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTORS. 7/23/15 *TA
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2014-09-22 · AL-20082011
Warranty extension AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR 10 YRS OR 120, 000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCUR FIRST, ON EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY...
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2014-09-22 · AL-2011
Warranty extension AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT, HAS BEEN ISSUED, UNDER SPECIFIC CONDIT...
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2013-12-06 · SB-48326
Warranty extension AUDI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION ON CARBON BUILDUP REMOVAL, ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SECONDARY AIR PORTS. MODELS...
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2019-01-23 · A921916 2038151
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
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2019-01-18 · A441969 2022563
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Official NHTSA document →
2019-01-15 · A461903 2034181
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
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2019-01-14 · A001915 2047812
This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
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2017-09-15 · A511711 2009967-
This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
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2017-08-21 · A911743 2042097-
This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
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2017-08-04 · SM 52-2017
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
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2017-07-31 · A941791 2012749-
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front tur...
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2017-07-26 · A911736 2024323-
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Official NHTSA document →
2017-07-14 · A191789 2046712-
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
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2017-07-12 · A401770 2018194-
This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
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2017-06-28 · SM 44-2017 EN
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
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2017-06-22 · A461772 2047830
This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.
Official NHTSA document →
2017-05-22 · A441764 2022563-
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Official NHTSA document →
2017-05-10 · A171782 2010043-
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
Official NHTSA document →
2017-05-10 · A301722 2019850-
This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
Official NHTSA document →
2017-03-03 · ATE-17-05
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehic...
Official NHTSA document →
2017-02-03 · A191777 2046712-
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
Official NHTSA document →
Common questions
Why was my Audi C6 warranty claim denied if there are known issues with this model?
Dealers sometimes deny claims without checking whether a specific repair falls under a manufacturer warranty extension or service campaign. Audi has filed 6 such programs for the C6-era platform, covering components like fuel injectors and intake systems. A denial may simply mean the claim wasn't matched to the right program, not that no coverage exists.
What is a warranty extension and does it apply to my repair?
A warranty extension is a manufacturer commitment to cover a specific part or system beyond the standard warranty period, often issued after a pattern of failures is documented. For Audi vehicles with 2.0 TFSI engines, extensions have covered fuel injectors, intake manifolds, and intake solenoids. Whether one applies depends on your exact repair, mileage, and vehicle age.
Can I challenge a denied warranty claim after the fact?
Yes — denials can sometimes be reconsidered when supported by documentation such as manufacturer bulletins, service campaign details, or repair records. This is general information, not a guarantee of outcome, but many owners find that presenting the right paperwork prompts a second review. A free assessment can help identify what documentation may be relevant to your situation.
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