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From this thread, the vast list of cars impacted is below, so I think it's fair to say it's not a car issue. 2015 A6 2015 A6 Avant Hardware H61 RMC_EU_P16342 - Upgraded from RMC_EU_P14321 2015 Q3 RMC_EU_P14321 2015 S1 RMC_EU_P14321 2016 A1 Hardware H61 RMC_EU_P16342 - Upgraded from RMC_EU_P1432B 2016 A6 2016 A6 Avant 2016 A6 SE 2016 Q3 2017 A1 2017 A6 2017 A6 Avant 2017 Q3 RMC_EU_P16342 2017 S1 2018 A1 RMC_EU_P16342 2018 A6 2018 A6 Avant RMC_EU_P16342 2018 Q3 I'll share this info with Audi UK against the case I raised yesterday - Case: 0003534313 A few others have looked into the Hardware issue, and H61 appears to be a stumbling block. Add to that the owner manuals advise DAB+ is supported, it's not great. I'll report back with what they come back with.

If you were to ask Audi directly. Is my RMC MMI radio DAB+. The answer would be yes. The issue appears to be head units RMC HW H61. My brother has an A6 Avant. Same car as mine, but his is 2013. He has no issues with his radio. His unit is RMC HW H50 something. The Audi representative that has suggested that we buy dab+ compatible radio needs sacking. Ask this person to suggest a stereo because the ones we all currently have are supposed to be DAB+. Have a look in your booklet in the black folder. It specifically states DAB+. We are being fobbed off.

my other half has just tagged the sun newspaper into it on twitter !!

I sent this to VW Audi HQ in UK and in Germany Dear Sir or Madam I own a 2017 Audi A6 Avant 2l S line and since 31st March 2025 have been unable to receive UK national DAB radio transmissions. I have been in touch with my local Audi dealership who suggested I bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test for which there is a charge. Upon further investigation, I have discovered this issue seems to affect lots of other Audi vehicles and there are numerous postings on social media and other forums from many owners. The problem is that move to DAB+ broadcasting on this date has left our radios silent. These cars are not particularly old and certainly not obsolete and I should have thought there is a fix which VW Audi can provide to make the radios work properly again. It is very disappointing that I am unable to receive my favourite radio stations and that VW Audi have not admitted there is a problem. My local dealership have received no updates or bulletins regarding this issue and are still suggesting expensive diagnostic checks. Can you please advise me how I can get my radio updated as I love my car and want all of it to work properly. Vorsprung durch technik ! Kind regards

Absolutely

Well done, Mark. Great work.

Just found it. Surely this is getting into the Trading Standards realm?

Hi All, Add me to the list (A6, 2016). Below is an extract from the MMI manual, stating DAB+ is supported.

Sorry Guys about the long delay me getting back to you all for your kind advice. Well I took on board all of your comments and suggestions I stumped for a 2.6 auto on a 99 plate in blue I bought off of an old chap who had owned the car for fifteen years and had it serviced every year he had own the car with invoices to back it up he had also had a brand new roof put on the car in 2017 wheels refurbished to, he had the cam belt water pump done in 2015 and the car has covered ten thousand miles in that time I've booked then car in for this to be done also fresh coolant thermostat and sender unit while it's drained down at the same time I'm have the gearbox oil and filter replaced. In the future I'll book it in for brake fluid refresh and anything else that crops up. Ps I forgot to mention when I went to view the the roof work fine I go out to the car on the first sunny day of my ownership all exited and it wouldn't move gutted is the word we'll may be a bit stronger booked in with a specialist beginning of may I've sussed how to get it up and down until it's repaired. Kind regards Sean

Okie dokie Em keep following this feed

Keep us posted on how you get on

Hi Sandra welcome to the chat please don’t pay for any diagnostic as it appears to be a transmission issue with national DAB stations moving over to DAB+ which 2014 - 2018 Audis don’t appear to be able to connect to The change happened at the end of March

I've now got a case reference from Audi UK. Spoke to a very helpful guy there and he's since emailed to say their tech team will need to take a look, so I'll share screen shots and updates with them when on laptop later. I'll update here as I hear something to report back.

Scott. I am surprised you can not see the video as it still works for me, though I admit it is a bit shakey and hard to discern the detail. Incidentally Dave Mccraw has not returned to the forum since last September so he may not be seeing your request.

Did you have any luck with this? Having the same problem with an Audi a1. Have had the carpet all taken out windscreen removed and resealed but still getting water in somehow. Noticed when washing the car that there’s water again. Could you post the video again as unable to load??

Welcome Sean, and thanks for joining. I think you need to be realistic in your requirements when buying a 26 year old car. If it has some service history you will be lucky, if it has anything like a comprehensive history that would be exceptional. How mechanically minded and experienced are you? Have you actually seen the car. Have you conducted an MOT history on the car? Are you buying from the current owner, and if so, how long have they owned it? I’f buying from a dealer or classic car specialist, are you expecting to have a guarantee on the car? Have you considered having the car inspected by a local-to-the-car Audi specialist? Perhaps you can come back to us Sean. Kind regards, Gareth.

Service history is key. Ideally this should be full. Proof of cambelt and water pump changes should be clear otherwise you'll need to get it done. Make sure all electrical items work as some parts are hard to come by now. Make sure heater works consistently in power and temp from all vents as this could be a sign of a failing or blocked heater matrix. Check condition of interior as some interior plastics are no longer available and rare to find second hand. Check YouTube for buyers guides

That means you have a defective battery. In normal circumstances you should treat an AGM battery the same as any other type of battery. City traffic is exactly when the stop/start function is designed to be used. If your battery can not support that sort of use then it is defective.

AGM battery has to be charged by driving at least half an hour every day. This is what the AA told me when I called them out after cutting out. A1 was not used while I was away on holiday, Was also told that the start go should not be used in city traffic as this affects the charging.

James. Have the above responses been of any use to you?

Ah, it seems I misunderstood. Sorry. If it is correct James that you are leaving the car at home while you are abroad why not just leave the old battery in the car until you return, and then renew it? If you are going to renew it anyway it does not matter if it discharges while you are away. Or have I still not understood the situation? Some more detail would help.

I think James means he's going abroad and leaving the car at home unused for 2 months. But you're right about AGM batteries, you treat them like any other car battery. https://www.yuasabatteries.com/resources/guides/agm-battery/

Glad you got sorted 👍

"wow" that was loose glad its sorted before the heavy rain and winds hit us

Hi everyone, I got the car sorted - it was the corner of windscreen when pressed it popped straight out on the driver side so whenever it rained water was getting in but going through door panel and soaking the footwell that way. Even when holding a hose at windscreen you wouldn’t see any water getting in. Mechanic said it’s very common with A1s

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