Major Problems with Audi A6 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Audi A6

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Model Year	Complaints
2019 A6	5
2017 A6	5
2016 A6	23
2015 A6	11
2014 A6	24
2013 A6	37
2012 A6	41
2011 A6	18
2010 A6	17
2009 A6	19
2008 A6	68
2007 A6	53
2006 A6	65
2005 A6	90
2004 A6	34
2003 A6	65
2002 A6	84
2001 A6	111
2000 A6	147
1999 A6	215

Worst 3 Audi A6 complaints

2008 Audi A6 AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 134000 miles

2002 Audi A6 AIR BAGS Victims: 2

Browse Audi A6 complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Audi A6 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 audi a6. the contact stated that there was an error message indicating that the...	262 ~ 21059 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this has been the third time my audi a6 3.0t has been to the dealer since purchasing it as a...	120 ~ 64158 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 audi. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling)...	55 ~ 59693 miles
STEERING this has been the third time my audi a6 3.0t has been to the dealer since purchasing it as a...	42 ~ 62616 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. the contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop both the...	40 ~ 73896 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns 2008 audi a6. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning....	40 ~ 74225 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi a6. when driving he smelled a strong odor of gasoline inside of the...	35 ~ 30025 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle is having unintended episodes of acceleration. they occur while stopped or at reduced speeds such as pulling to	33 ~ 43154 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM there is a fuel smell inside the car and in the garage where it is parked. in stop and go	32 ~ 80372 miles
POWER TRAIN recall 74d5 (passenger occupant detection system) that has been issued for my car. ive had my car appraised at my...	31 ~ 54993 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER was driving at approximately 30 mph when the car made a "clunk" sound and i lost any ability to control...	31 ~ 27838 miles
TIRES on my 2014 audi a6 at 2300 miles the right front tire has a bubble. the manufacture of the tire	31 ~ 18147 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2008 audi a6 serious problems with cvt transmission (multitronic)- vehicle shudders and does very odd movements setting at low speeds...	31 ~ 25334 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 audi a6 experienced massive sudden loss of engine coolant. result was need to immediately stop car and shut down...	28 ~ 40301 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2014 audi a6. consumer writes in regards to a loud screeching noise when brakes are applied. *smd the consumer also...	27 ~ 48047 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING blinking drivers side headlight. audi has technical service bulletin and will not repair for free !! tere reasoning is is...	24 ~ 71228 miles
SERVICE BRAKES a few times when slowly gliding to a stop (red light or stop sign) when stepping on the brake pedal...	21 ~ 67144 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no events led up to the failure. abs module failed. not yet repaired. told by several shops (including audi dealer)	21 ~ 66122 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL recall 74d5 (passenger occupant detection system) that has been issued for my car. ive had my car appraised at my...	18 ~ 71406 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 85 mph the antilock brakes were applied and there was a considerable delay before...	18 ~ 50292 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES on my 2014 audi a6 at 2300 miles the right front tire has a bubble. the manufacture of the tire	17 ~ 9100 miles
SEATS audi replaced pods module in front passenger's seat which monitors if there is an occupant in the seat and this...	16 ~ 47031 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i leased a 2008 audi a6 less then a year ago. audi has had my car now 3 times for...	16 ~ 35462 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated via e-mail i fumani shisana while driving on june 3 2004 hit a patch of water in the...	16 ~ 51582 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING broken tie rods at 40 000 miles. *ak...	16 ~ 37510 miles
SEAT BELTS the passenger seat belt and passenger airbag constantly beeps - the passenger airbag and seat belt beeps when the vehicle...	14 ~ 43691 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS had a frontal crash as i was trying to click in the safety belt while in motion. the impact was...	14 ~ 21772 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving car on cross bronx expressway in nyc in heavy traffic. suddenly the car shut down at very low speed....	14 ~ 48871 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when making a left turn from a stop light the 2006 audi a6 "died" and did not respond to the...	13 ~ 24894 miles
STRUCTURE during a recent rain storm i went to start the car to discover 6 inches of water in the back...	12 ~ 72110 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM faulty ignition coils (so far 3 out of 6 cylinders went bad). on three occasions after starting and putting the...	12 ~ 20972 miles
SUSPENSION i have a 2004 audi a6 2.7t s-line sedan with 56 000 miles on it. for the past several months...	11 ~ 58581 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC electronic parking brake malfunction light is on...turns out the wiring is corroded inside the switch. i'm the only owner of	11 ~ 102050 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE the front bumper gets caught on parking bumpers on a regular basis. on this occasion it was torn from the...	10
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i leased a 2008 audi a6 less then a year ago. audi has had my car now 3 times for...	9 ~ 76097 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on 1/25/2007 car was cold in garage. would not start on first or second attempts. on third attempt the car...	9 ~ 9500 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph in normal conditions the fuel pump fractured and the vehicle stalled. the	9 ~ 36296 miles
WHEELS between 35 and 60 mph i heard a noise from the front of the vehicle it is a buzzing humming...	8 ~ 38625 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION when attempting to stop the vehicle gradually consumer noted a grinding noise like metal coming from the front end of	8 ~ 21500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving down the ramp towards the highway to enter onto toll road 73 when my sunroof just exploded....	7 ~ 11102 miles
EQUIPMENT good afternoon first i would like for you to recall the number of cases where police officers were getting cancerous...	7 ~ 14164 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 audi a6 experienced massive sudden loss of engine coolant. result was need to immediately stop car and shut down...	7 ~ 51989 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i am concerned with the safety involved with the catalytic converter on my audi a6. my check engine light appeared...	7 ~ 87669 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS vehicle service brakes pulsate during normal use at all vehicle speeds resulting in uneven braking action and longer stopping distances....	7 ~ 33587 miles
VISIBILITY right outside mirror tilts down in reverse gear for parking but does not go back to normal until up to	7 ~ 62100 miles
RIM > WHEELS i would like to bring to your attention a very serious and dangerous issue i am having with my 2004...	7 ~ 10171 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the fuel gauge was defective it read half a tank when it was really empty. consumer ran out of gas...	7 ~ 30851 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dipped headlight warning appear. it doesn't flicker or anything it just turns off. when i manually turn my lights off...	6 ~ 30000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY in order to wash the windshield of my 2005 audi a6 i need to lift the wipers off the glass...	6 ~ 13586 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2000 audi a6 2.7 front suspension pieces need replacement due to wear and tear after 25000 miles .symptoms are crunching	6 ~ 52050 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS side impact 2007 audi a6. failure of air bags to deploy. *dt the consumer stated the vehicle was hit on...	5 ~ 53874 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: the abs light goes on and off. it stays on most of the time. also had suspension problems. the...	5 ~ 49893 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was full of smoke while getting into it while it was parked in the driveway all night. consumer noticed...	5 ~ 35600 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN failure to accelerate. i experience major delays in any acceleration immediately after i have depressed the brake (at any speed)...	5 ~ 22151 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering would intermittently switch from normal effort to a very light twitchy mode. manufacturer refuses to correcct problem due to	5 ~ 61330 miles
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 audi a6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v370000 (air bags) however...	4 ~ 5500 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY my a6 sunroof shattered while driving on 3-02-2018 on the highway going to memphis tn *js...	4 ~ 32539 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT audi 2011 a6 vin [xxx] had a catastrophic steering failure on feb 24 2016. fortunately the car was being driven...	4 ~ 41750 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns 2006 audi a6. the contact stated that she was unable to start the vehicle intermittently without...	4 ~ 109383 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i went to my repair shop for an oil change. when the car was up in the air the technician...	4 ~ 21250 miles
PARKING BRAKE parking brake malfunction light on. dealers found park brake switch was faulty. *tr...	4 ~ 58567 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i have a 2004 audi a6 quattro 3.0 l. this weekend my grown son was sitting in the back seat...	4 ~ 45113 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: the abs light goes on and off. it stays on most of the time. also had suspension problems. the...	4 ~ 57500 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY windows roll down by themselves. i have heard from many sources that this is a very common problem with volkswagen...	4 ~ 28750 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the vehicle jerks forward. the mechanic indicated that the one out of the six cylinder coil had broke...	4 ~ 26713 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY front windshield is bent or distorted. unable to see out of windsheild clearly. had windshield replaced problem reoccurred. *ak...	4
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL for an unknown reason when the vehicle is shut down after driving then it's re-started the engin idles rough. at...	4 ~ 19155 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle shifts from automatic mode to manual mode inadvertently. the vehicle was taken to the dealership. please describe details.	4
FRONT PASSENGER > OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR tl* the contact owns a 2014 audi a6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v370000 (air bags) however...	3 ~ 7333 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi a6. the contact was driving 30 mph when the headlights tail lights and...	3 ~ 81318 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM my abs light parking brake failure and esp lights all came on at the same time while driving my 2005...	3 ~ 82455 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT normal driving conditions. the instrument display doesn't work and i can't see vital safety and hazardous failures of the vehicle...	3 ~ 20000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving my 2003 audi a6 3.0 quattro on thursday 04/03/2008 around 10:30pm. i was traveling 25mph on sylvan...	3 ~ 20667 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1) no events leading up to failure. 2) the electronic trunk latch fails intermittently. about 90% of the time the...	3 ~ 14333 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs/brake light started flashing infrequently and i called maplewood audi service and they proceeding to tell me it was a...	3 ~ 40767 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i owned a 2005 preowned certificed audi a6 and the driver and the passenger retractor seatb elts never worked itw	3
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING a number of cars that have red turn signals (versus orange) do not blink the entire light when turning. thus...	3
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle is out of warranty. vehicle has never been in a acident. air bag light in instrument panel came on....	3 ~ 54366 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the upper ball	3 ~ 50333 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs controller faulty. abs warning light on and flashing brake warning light. ame part appears to also give same problem	3 ~ 76667 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE automobile slows up when going up a hill it seem as if turbo is not functioning. was told that it	3 ~ 42000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER windshield wipers ceased to work creating dangerous situation. dealer denied express warranty claim. wiring on wipers was so flimsy as...	2 ~ 60616 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. while driving 5 mph the engine stalled and the check engine warning...	2 ~ 13500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY after thirty minutes ac vent on passenger side starts blowing very hot air. ten minutes later the ac vent on...	2 ~ 45000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE purchased a 2009 audi a6 as my primary commuter and family vehicle. as i was attempting to put some items...	2 ~ 8250 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was parked at a stop light facing down a slight hill. the car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the...	2 ~ 20000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch failure. 2002 audi a6. car was having problems running brake lights would stay on even when car...	2 ~ 81050 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights no longer work (any). brake lights will not turn on no matter how many times the pedal is	2 ~ 70500 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE near total loss of power (intermittent) 17 error codes in obd. new triptonic transmission 1 month after expiration of warentee....	2 ~ 50000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN there is a constant thumping emanating from the rear axle area of the car most notably at full stop. audi...	2 ~ 55500 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact stated vehicle had a design flaw on the service brakes. he suspected that heat and weight balance...	2 ~ 16239 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION premature failure of both tie rod ends and all upper control arms in front suspension resulting in loose steering difficulty...	2 ~ 60500 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving the vehicle will shut down and the steering will lock up. this happened four times.*ak...	2
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE engine oil leak: driver side valve cover leaks after cam seals water pump and timing belt replaced. vehicle now has...	2 ~ 65771 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter coils on my 2002 audi a6 failed. dealer replaced 4 failed starter coils but unable to replace other 2	2
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING intermittent "buzz" sound (up to 3 seconds) when using turn signal (either side)- dealer says cannot figure out problem though...	2
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the radio changes stations when the car is first started in the morning. *mjs...	2 ~ 26000 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC gas gauge malfunctioned causing the fuel gauge to read "half full " and the vehicle stalled unexpectedly due to no...	2
INTERIOR LIGHTING 2000 audi ax6 axle broke transmission is poor left front rim cracked rack and pinion worn flood lights do not	2 ~ 35000 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC recall repair (99v-131) not able to be completed due to lack of parts. *mjs ...	2
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE gasoline sensor failed causing the low fuel alarm to go off. nlm ...	2
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer called complaining about two sticker on the vehicle that specify tire pressure one that recomends 30psi and the other...	2 ~ 13000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a6. while driving at an unknown speed smoke could be seen coming from...	1 ~ 61871 miles
INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi a6. while changing a flat tire the jack fractured and caused the vehicle...	1 ~ 15000 miles
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi a6. while driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. after waiting...	1 ~ 66000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY this has been the third time my audi a6 3.0t has been to the dealer since purchasing it as a...	1 ~ 9000 miles
VALVE > TIRES new michelin tires mounted by tirerack on bbs rims. within 10 miles front passenger tire went flat and upon inspection...	1 ~ 10 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES new michelin tires mounted by tirerack on bbs rims. within 10 miles front passenger tire went flat and upon inspection...	1 ~ 10 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a6. the vehicle was recently purchased used and taken to a local repair...	1 ~ 92764 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION normal driving in a northern climate. 94000 miles. wife complained of rattle in rear of car. upon inspection i found	1 ~ 94000 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM model year 2000 audi a6 quattro wagon 4 instances of sub-standard equipment: 1) abs warning lights due to defective abs...	1 ~ 97000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with no incident to my audi (accident impact dis-repair) fuel and gas fumes leak. vehicle now spills fuel/fumes when tank...	1 ~ 50000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2001 audi a6. while driving 35 mph the center seat belt in the back seat tipped...	1 ~ 85000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT water from air conitioning system leaked into passenger compartment and flooded and disabled transmission control module. transmission went into "limp	1 ~ 63000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl*the contact owns a 2000 audi a6. he stated that the fuel tank breather hose connection failed which caused the...	1 ~ 93700 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT on around may 28th 2006- upon return from work that evening the floor of my car was flooded- i was...	1 ~ 55000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my information led cluster in my dash fades out when it gets warm. this cluster is responsible for displaying gear...	1 ~ 50000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while using the tire jack that came with the vehicle to lift it up off the ground and change a...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY right outside mirror tilts down in reverse gear for parking but does not go back to normal until up to	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR dealer and factorty have refused to send me my original warranty and the technical service bulletin for brake/roter repair/replacement. when...	1 ~ 34264 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 30-35 mph vehicle completely shut down. there was no warning. consumer found that the vehicle had the incorrect	1 ~ 25000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact stated vehicle had a design flaw on the service brakes. he suspected that heat and weight balance...	1 ~ 4000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the consumers audi a6 quattro has problems with both upper control arms being loose. both front outer cv split open	1 ~ 9863 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY the consumers audi a6 quattro has problems with both upper control arms being loose. both front outer cv split open	1 ~ 9863 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the consumer was going about 50 mph when she was involved in an accident. vehicle a pulled in front of...	1 ~ 54262 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN we have an 1999 audi a6 quattro with only 35 000 miles on the odometer.recently discovered an oil leak under...	1 ~ 35500 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer received recall 04v133000. consumer went to the dealer and was told that there was no hurry to get the	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer's wife had a bad experience last month with the cruise control. she had the cruise set at 75 mph...	1 ~ 51621 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving at highway speeds there was a burning smell coming from the vehicle. the airbag light began to flicker...	1 ~ 45000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS two vehicles in front of my car on highway came to a stop i applied brakes pressing all the way...	1 ~ 34770 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs brake pump on 1999 audi a6 avant failed at approximately 80 000 miles. no accidents have occurred however audi...	1 ~ 80000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel leak from supply fuel line in an 1999 audi a6 during very cold weather. when temperatures drop below 15-20...	1 ~ 59200 miles
INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes the vehicle did not slow down right away. the driver had to	1 ~ 60000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS wet roads acceleration up hill car slid over hill crashed into several trees restrained fs passenger with severe bone soft...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE audi 2001 a6 2.7t tiptronic while in d transmission mode car does not accelerate per accelerator input after using the...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER failure to accelerate. i experience major delays in any acceleration immediately after i have depressed the brake (at any speed)...	1 ~ 3200 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN there appears to be a possible design defect that i believe merits reporting and possible investigation. i have 2001 audi...	1 ~ 28000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING my car has been in the shop for repairs every 3000 miles. some for major problems such as replacing the	1 ~ 5 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS car burns oil 1/2 quart/1000 mi. almost runs out before warning light comes on. audi says this is normal- we...	1 ~ 14048 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine malfunction. *mr the consumers wife was driving the vehicle when it suddenly began to race she was unable to...	1
CHILD SEAT i purchased a 2002 audi a6 as our "family car." during the purchase process i inquired about the safety regulations...	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while applying the brake pedal vehicle hesitated to stop completely. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic...	1 ~ 160000 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2002 audi a6. the contact stated that during the cold weather season the brake booster filled...	1 ~ 54000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING hello 2000 a6 has an auxiliary fan on the 2.8 engine. my audi was in warranty on 10/17/02 and it...	1 ~ 39000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the ignition system has a flaw allowing the ignition/auto-transmission to be switched off in drive. without knowing that had happened...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN car started while the gear shift lever was in "drive" contrary to the owners manual and the began to move.	1
CONNECTING > RELAY > ROD i had been complaining to audi service about a noise in the steering. this was reported to them in may...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS during front crash at 25-30 mph both front seats drifted back and passenger seat reclined all the way back. *ak...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the radio changes stations when the car is first started in the morning. *mjs...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the torsen part(s) in the awd system are defective thus causing a noticeable vibration at speeds of 40-80mph. the vibration...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS front seat belt assembly replaced due to unit not retracting properly. mjs...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS design of female part of seat belt buckle on driver's side and passenger's side is down too far which may...	1
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when driving at night low beams illuminated up to a certain point and then drive was unable to see. contacted...	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY rear view mirror leaked an unknown fluid. manufacturer and dealer were contacted. the cause of the problem had not been	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING 2000 audi ax6 axle broke transmission is poor left front rim cracked rack and pinion worn flood lights do not	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper speed (on the highest setting) does not clear windows fast enough due to design. nlm...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when applying brakes there is a low screeching noise this is when vehicle is in a stopping position and going...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST the fuel sending unit sensor became corroded causing the fuel gauge to read 1/4 of a tank when it was	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT the ignition coil spring failed and damaged the engine. consumer indicated that the coil spring was service twice under the	1 ~ 9000 miles

FAQ

What year Audi A6 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 20 years, Audi A6 models of 2017, 2019, 2015 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Audi A6?

Audi A6 models of 1999 and 2000 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...