Service and repair manuals for 29 model years of the Audi A6, 1995 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.8L V6 — 169 cu in, SOHC · 2.8L V6 — 169 cu in, DOHC · 3.0L V6 — 180 cu in, DOHC · 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC · 3.2L V6 — 191 cu in, DOHC · 3.2L V6 — 195 cu in, DOHC · 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 70 recalls, 1,977 owner complaints and 15,316 technical service bulletins are logged for the A6. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your A6 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2023 | $40.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2022 | $40.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2021 | $40.99 | 9 | 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2020 | $40.99 | 9 | 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2018 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2017 | $40.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2016 | $40.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 3.0L V6 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2015 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2014 | $40.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2013 | $40.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.8L V6 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2012 | $40.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 2.8L V6 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2011 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.2L V6; 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2010 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.2L V6; 3.2L V6; 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2009 | $40.99 | 2 | 3.2L V6; 3.2L V6; 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2008 | $40.99 | 2 | 3.2L V6; 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2007 | $40.99 | 2 | 3.2L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2006 | $40.99 | 2 | 3.2L V6; 3.0L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2005 | $40.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6 | Confort Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury AA Plus Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2004 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Confort Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2003 | $40.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Confort Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2002 | $40.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 3.0L V6 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2001 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2000 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Avant Wagon 4-Door | details → |
| 1999 | $40.99 | 3 | 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Avant Wagon 4-Door | details → |
| 1998 | $40.99 | 4 | 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1997 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Avant Wagon 4-Door | details → |
| 1996 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Avant Wagon 4-Door | details → |
| 1995 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6 | Base Sedan 4-Door · Avant Wagon 4-Door | details → |
Related Audi models: Audi A6 Quattro 1995–2024 · Audi A6 allroad 2020–2024
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 A6 manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 789
- General Information 1,719
- Accessories & Equipment 3,128
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 972
- Body & Frame 2,567
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 996
- Brakes 392
- Maintenance 34
- Drivelines & Axles 438
- Restraints 338
- Electrical 1,612
- Steering 244
- Engine Mechanical 1,733
- Suspension 817
- Engine Performance 850
- Transmission 482
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore A6 manual | $40.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the A6 manual
Which A6 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1995 to 2024 — 29 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Audi A6 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Audi published for the A6, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include A6 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every A6 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover A6 recalls?
70 recalls are on federal record across the 1995–2024 A6, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Audi dealers.
Why do some A6 years cost more?
Every A6 year is $40.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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