2001 Audi A6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (10) · Air Bags (9) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Audi A6 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
65 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 2011-05-03 · campaign 11V267000 · 5,992 vehicles
Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Service bulletins (106)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Structure 2021-06-25 · A0021482021205_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin explains how to order replacement vin plates, safety certification labels, etc.
Equipment:electrical 2020-04-16 · A0020362002047_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their tac call goes smoothly.
Equipment:other:labels 2019-08-28 · AWC 19-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
Equipment 2019-07-22 · AWC 19-04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 a3, 1996-2019 a4, 2008-2019 a5, 1992-2019 a6, 2012-2019 a7, 1997-2019 a8, 2019 e-tron, 2015-2019 q3, 2010-2019 q5, 2007-2019 q7, 2019 q8, 2000-2019 tt, 2008-2018 r8
Seat Belts 2019-06-07 · A0019212052680_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021a3, 2015-2021a3 cabrio, 2005-2016 a3 sportback, 1999-2021 a4, 2010-2021 a4 allroad, 1999-2012 a4 avant, 2003-2009 a4 cabrio, 2010-
Showing the 6 most recent of 106 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.