Major Problems with 2001 Audi A6 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Audi A6

2001 Audi A6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 1 Mileage: 54262 miles

2001 Audi A6 FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 71000 miles

2001 Audi A6 FRONTAL Victims: 1

Browse 2001 Audi A6 complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TIRES and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Audi A6 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN there were problems getting the parts needed to fix the transmission. audi used my car to train mechanics rather than...	10 ~ 24100 miles
TIRES 3 blowouts hitting same pothole by three differnet drivers. *ak...	10 ~ 13940 miles
AIR BAGS since purchased air bag light has intermittenly flashed indicating an air bag related problem - dealer indicates air bag controller...	8 ~ 33463 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car burns oil 1/2 quart/1000 mi. almost runs out before warning light comes on. audi says this is normal- we...	6 ~ 41369 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated the transmission is inoperative when putting vehicle in drive it will move 15 - 20 feet then it...	6 ~ 64038 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer received recall #lh however was informed that an appointment could not be made until parts came when consumer attempted...	6 ~ 44333 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle started leaking gas after filling up at gas station. gasoline odor also inside passenger compartment. no previous indications	5 ~ 93596 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS front crash at 25-30 mph neither airbag deployed. damage to vehicle $ 14000. *ak...	5 ~ 25052 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle shimmied severely when the brakes were depressed. *jb...	5 ~ 25408 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when filling car with gas the gas leaks out by filler tube at least a gallon or more. have tried...	4 ~ 20000 miles
STRUCTURE the consumer was going about 50 mph when she was involved in an accident. vehicle a pulled in front of...	4 ~ 93141 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 audi a6 with all routine maintenance had check engine light on and was told it was nothing to worry...	4 ~ 55316 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this is the second a6-4.2 that has this problem. the car dumps all power from slow speeds. imagine pulling out...	4
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...	3 ~ 20767 miles
POWER TRAIN problems with transmission failure. *mr the drain holes were not apart of the 20k miles maintenance. the consumer learned that...	3 ~ 61333 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer stated the transmission is inoperative when putting vehicle in drive it will move 15 - 20 feet then it...	3 ~ 56560 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when applying brakes there is a low screeching noise this is when vehicle is in a stopping position and going...	3
ENGINE driving westbound on i20 from columbia sc to st robert/fort leonard wood mo when engine suddenly lost power. limped about...	2 ~ 74998 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the abs module in audi's 1998-2001 is a common problem. one day it was fine and the next the abs...	2 ~ 94000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2001 audi a6. left headlight assembly wires shorted against frame and ignited a fire. car was parked and off. headlight	2 ~ 106853 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT hi audi 2001 a6 atq 2.8l quattro. can you investigate the material used on the coolant and windshield wiper reservoirs...	2 ~ 83500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING film has built up on inside of headlamp glasses resulting in reduced efficiency of lights and reduced light output creating	2 ~ 90000 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...	2 ~ 11980 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS since i bought my car in 2001 i've had numerous problems with the brakes. within the first 4 months my...	2 ~ 81500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving 50 mph in a rain storm vehicle swerved and lost control causing it to crash head on into...	2 ~ 104000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was full of smoke while getting into it while it was parked in the driveway all night. consumer noticed...	2 ~ 26500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES consumer received letter regarding the bridgestone potenza tires (p225/45r17) one tire had experienced bubbling in the sidewall and had been	2 ~ 18200 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer is upset because he had to have a brand new transmission replaced. after taking transmission to mechanic he was...	2 ~ 44500 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes there is a low screeching noise this is when vehicle is in a stopping position and going...	2 ~ 32000 miles
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
WHEELS driving on interstate 80 around a curve when i hear a loud noise o looked around at the other cars...	1 ~ 180000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER there is not accident involved yet. there is a gas smell on left rear side over the wheel arch on...	1 ~ 170000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES was driving in my 2001 audi a6 to work at about 45 mph and when apply my brake it suddenly...	1 ~ 100000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the insulated hear shield around the catalytic converter started a slow burn and excessive smoke causing a fire alarm while...	1 ~ 132200 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2001 audi a6 quattro 2.7t abs light and brake light and traction control light are on. took it to a...	1 ~ 113000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING audi a6 quattp with twin turbo oil pump failure due to "coking" from turbos. exact same problem as the recall...	1 ~ 117000 miles
SEATS i have a 2001 audi a6. the passenger seat behind the driver was on a low heated setting. a blanket...	1
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
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
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer has had valve cover replaced 3 times on the 2001 a-6. *ts the right side camshaft tensioner seals were...	1 ~ 63904 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
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)	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the consumer's car caught on fire. prior to the fire there was an electrical system recall (04v1233000) which could...	1 ~ 70000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the consumer's car caught on fire. prior to the fire there was an electrical system recall (04v1233000) which could...	1 ~ 70000 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
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...	1 ~ 64000 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...	1 ~ 64000 miles
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
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN audi 2001 a6 2.7t tiptronic while in d transmission mode car does not accelerate per accelerator input after using the...	1
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
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
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the brakes were applied the pedal had gone to the floor causing extended stopping distance. the dealer was notified.	1 ~ 23000 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
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the alternator bracket broke at 60 miles per hour with resulting loss of vbelt mechanism and power steering. this occurred...	1
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE automobile slows up when going up a hill it seem as if turbo is not functioning. was told that it	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer stated the transmission is inoperative when putting vehicle in drive it will move 15 - 20 feet then it...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated the transmission is inoperative when putting vehicle in drive it will move 15 - 20 feet then it...	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving into a parking place bumper went over the rail and got caught when consumer backed up bumper feel	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
SUSPENSION the vehicle shimmied severely when the brakes were depressed. *jb...	1 ~ 40 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION when attempting to stop the vehicle gradually consumer noted a grinding noise like metal coming from the front end of	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
RIM > WHEELS the vehicle was riding rough. the vehicle was serviced and the technician noticed that three of the rims were bent.*ak...	1

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