The service and repair manual for the 2012 Audi A6 — 2.0L I4 and 2.8L V6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.8L V6 — 169 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 2012 A6 variants | A6 Quattro → |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 86 complaints · 1,222 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 A6 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,115
- General Information 1,636
- Accessories & Equipment 4,611
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 901
- Body & Frame 2,565
- Maintenance 265
- Brakes 578
- Restraints 262
- Drivelines & Axles 441
- Steering 430
- Electrical 2,446
- Suspension 800
- Engine Mechanical 1,236
- Transmission 395
- Engine Performance 1,166
- Front 200
- Rear 200
- L See fig 10
- Oil pressure at 3,700
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 A6
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 15V823000An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 16V646000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Air Bags — side/window · 11V580000In the event of a crash, the head curtain air bag may not deploy and will not be able to properly pr.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — cooling system · 17V002000If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 86 complaints and Audi has issued 1,222 technical service bulletins for the 2012 A6. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 A6 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 A6?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.8L V6 across the Premium Sedan 4-Door, Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door, Elite Sedan 4-Door, Luxury Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2012 A6 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 A6, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 2012 A6 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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