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Audi A6 C7 (2011–2018)Faults with the automatic gearbox

Automatic gearbox of the Audi A6 C7: problems and faults

In the Audi A6 C7 there are 6 documented faults with the automatic gearbox; the most important: wear of the variator chain and cones (Multitronic gearbox), control unit (TCU) failure and limp mode (Multitronic gearbox) and mechatronic failure as the gearbox ages (sometimes with reverse) (ZF 8HP gearbox).

Most serious fault: Critical severity

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Faults by engine

From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.

A6 C7 Multitronic gearbox

A6 C7 ZF 8HP gearbox

Symptoms these faults cause

How much the repair costs

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €1,000[5] (oil leaks from the gearbox gaskets or sump) to €2,000[5] (oil leaks from the gearbox gaskets or sump), including VAT. If the fault is caught in time, the repair is usually much cheaper.

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the automatic gearbox does the Audi A6 C7 have?

In the Audi A6 C7 there are 6 documented faults with the automatic gearbox; the most important: wear of the variator chain and cones (Multitronic gearbox), control unit (TCU) failure and limp mode (Multitronic gearbox) and mechatronic failure as the gearbox ages (sometimes with reverse) (ZF 8HP gearbox). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.

Automatic gearbox of the Audi A6 C7: how much does the repair cost?

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €1,000 (oil leaks from the gearbox gaskets or sump) to €2,000 (oil leaks from the gearbox gaskets or sump), including VAT.

Which engines of the Audi A6 C7 have faults with the automatic gearbox?

The documented faults affect the Multitronic and ZF 8HP engines. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.

Have you had a fault with the automatic gearbox on your Audi A6 C7? Tell us at what mileage and how much you paid. Report your fault.

Sources

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  1. Schaeffler: RepSet für Audi Multitronic Getriebeamz · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  2. Typische Probleme & Haltbarkeit der MultitronicGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  3. Fiabilité BMW Série 5 (2010-2016), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Fiabilité BMW Série 3 (2012-2018), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. El cambio de aceite de la caja de cambios que evita una avería de 2.000 eurosMotor16 · Motoring press · published 24 September 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish