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Audi Rs6 warranty claim denied?
393 manufacturer communications on file
3 warranty extensions / campaigns 2003–2020 model years covered
A denied warranty claim can feel like the end of the road, but it rarely is. Audi has filed 393 manufacturer communications with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covering vehicles built on the same platform family as your RS6, and three of those are formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. These include a Takata airbag inflator warranty extension, a 4.0L Turbo engine warranty extension, and a 10-year/120,000-mile emissions control system extension. Beyond those extensions, Audi has also issued bulletins addressing recurring concerns such as headliner and sunroof noise, ceramic brake repair authorizations, rear dome light switch failures, and virtual cockpit pixel display errors. When a manufacturer has already documented a known issue, a dealer's initial denial is not always the final word — it can often be reconsidered once the right documentation and manufacturer communications are presented. Every situation is different, and outcomes depend on your specific vehicle history and the applicable warranty terms. A free assessment can help you understand what documentation applies to your RS6, what communications exist for your issue, and what realistic options you have moving forward — with no upfront cost to find out.
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What Audi has documented for the Rs6
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2022-04-25 · AWA 22-04
Warranty extension This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, S4 Sedan, S4, Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet...
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2022-02-22 · AWA 22-02
Warranty extension This Document informs dealers of a 4.0L Turbo warranty extension for 2013-2017 vehicles
Official NHTSA document →
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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2024-03-29 · SM 22-2024
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
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2024-01-30 · A702486204441710
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
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2023-11-22 · A462353203414310
This is a repair authorization for concerns pertaining to vehicles with ceramic brakes.
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2023-10-23 · A9623882064285_2
This bulletin provides information for when the button for the rear dome light is stuck or inoperative.
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2023-10-16 · A9023452064983_6
This bulletin provides information for when the Virtual cockpit displays a colorful line (pixel error).
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2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
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2023-07-19 · A6423922020552_1
This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
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2023-06-05 · A9123982069112_3
This bulletin provides a software update for instances where saved addresses (including the home address), favorites, last destinations, and/or icon and shortcut order are lost spo...
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2023-04-18 · A4623432069904_1
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
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2023-03-17 · A9023182065960_2
This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by outside influence.
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2023-03-15 · A9023132069670_1
This bulletin provides information for when the overhead camera cannot be calibrated.
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2023-03-15 · A9023142055188_5
This bulletin provides information for when the overhead camera cannot be calibrated.
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2023-02-13 · A9123732069112_1
This bulletin provides information on a software update for when saved addresses, favorites, last destinations, HVAC favorite button assignment, and/or icon and shortcut order are...
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2023-01-17 · A8023122062583_2
This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven cabin heating from the HVAC system.
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2022-12-01 · A4822362067555_2
This bulletin provides a software update for DTC B200049 with Symptom Code 7353984.
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2022-06-03 · A462232203418121
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
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2022-05-10 · A442292202256321
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
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2022-04-20 · A9122952055188_4
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when one of the following DTCs is logged B127C04, B127D04, B127E04, B127F04, and B200FFA with a fogged overhead camera.
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2022-04-07 · A462230203418120
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
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Common questions
Why did my Audi RS6 dealer deny my warranty claim?
Dealers deny claims for many reasons, including disputes over what caused a part failure, whether maintenance records support coverage, or whether a condition falls under a specific bulletin or extension. Sometimes the service advisor is unaware of a relevant manufacturer communication. Reviewing the denial reason alongside any applicable bulletins or extensions can clarify whether the decision reflects all available documentation.
Can a denied Audi warranty claim be reconsidered?
Yes, denials can sometimes be reconsidered, particularly when additional documentation, repair history, or manufacturer communications are presented that weren't part of the original review. Manufacturers periodically issue warranty extensions or service campaigns addressing known issues, and matching your repair to one of these can change the outcome. Reconsideration isn't guaranteed, but it's a documented path many owners pursue.
What is a warranty extension and how is it different from a recall?
A warranty extension lengthens the coverage period or mileage limit for a specific component the manufacturer has identified as prone to failure, without requiring a safety-related recall notice. Recalls address safety defects and require remedy at no cost, while extensions typically apply to non-safety issues like engine or electrical components. Both are documented with NHTSA and can be relevant when a warranty claim is denied.
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