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I am having a transmission malfunction warning light on the dashboard that comes on. The car will not shift gears which is dangerous when driving in streets/highway. This is a known issue with the Audi S6 and related models and a class action lawsuit is in process. Audi is trying to charge few thousands dollars $8000-$12,000 to replace the mechatronic and clutch transmission system which is very prone to failure. Thank you
There is something wrong with the way the S6 downshifts which makes driving unsafe. A downshift is followed by about 1 second of the transmission not being engaged (so no power to the wheels) and then suddenly the transmission engaged and the car violently thrusts forward. The issue is more profound when downshifting 3rd to 2nd at about 20-30 mph and can result in rear-ending the car in front. Apparently many S6 owners face the same issue. Audi has fixed it in 2013 models with software update but the issue happens again in the latest models.
- Menlo Parck, CA, USA
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- Marietta, GA, USA