2016 Audi A6 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2016 Audi A6 — 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 5 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 year2016
Engines
2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged
TrimsPremium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Elite Sedan 4-Door · Luxury Sedan 4-Door
Other 2016 A6 variantsA6 Quattro →
Federal record1 recall · 77 complaints · 599 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 A6 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 126
  • General Information 3,662
  • Accessories & Equipment 5,749
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,003
  • Body & Frame 3,874
  • Maintenance 489
  • Brakes 534
  • Restraints 286
  • Drivelines & Axles 353
  • Steering 351
  • Electrical 1,139
  • Suspension 724
  • Engine Mechanical 1,800
  • Transmission 731
  • Engine Performance 1,773
  • Front 200
  • Rear 200

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 A6

  1. Electrical System — wiring · 18V862000
    The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Owners have filed 77 complaints and Audi has issued 599 technical service bulletins for the 2016 A6. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2016 A6 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2016 A6?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the Premium Sedan 4-Door, S Line 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 2016 A6 problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2016 A6, covering electrical system. 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 2016 A6 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 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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