Audi A6 C6 — Reliability

C6 2006–2011 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 5.2 FSI V10 — 83/100 BUY
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

BUY 83

5.2 FSI V10

5.2 FSI V10 NA (S6 C6 BXA, S8 D3, R8 Type 42)

Naturally aspirated 5.2 direct-injection V10 of the S6 C6, S8 D3 and first-generation R8 V10. No eng...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing chain and guide wear (rear-mounted, engine-out job) 5.2 FSI V10 high 150,000 km
Intake-valve carbon build-up (direct injection) 5.2 FSI V10 moderate 97,000 km – 129,000 km
Ignition coil failure (10 coils) 5.2 FSI V10 minor —