2002 Audi A6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (6) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
62 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 (130)
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.
Equipment 2022-06-15 · SM 48-2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
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.
Electrical System 2019-09-17 · A0019252011732_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
00 software version management (svm), operating instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 130 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-06-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when i first got the vehicle it would start with no issues and now it wont start an i cant figure out why and not sure if this is the reason i cant think of what else it could be it acts like its not getting any fuel or something to get started. …”
2021-04-01 · Air Bags · 85,000 mi · 💥 crash“on february 11, 2021, mr. travis was traveling on i-70 in vandalia illinois when he was rear ended at high speeds by mr. free. mr. travis' 2002 audi a6 sustained serious damage but the airbags did not deploy. mr. travis sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.…”
2020-09-10 · Electrical System · 150,499 mi“the headlights are shorting out and cracking and bare wires touching…”
2020-05-20 · Unknown Or Other · 18,000 mi“i parked my car to detail it and after i went to drive to the store and my car wasn't reaching above 4000 rpms and wouldn't go over 60 mph ...its acting like there is a rev limiter and throw 2 new codes...never got engine bay wet jus outer body of vehicle ...diagnostic codes are p0322 and p0421 i believe one is for the engine ignition distributor n…”
2020-01-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 145,000 mi“filled gas tank and noticed fuel leaking from top of the tank to the ground near the inside of the passenger side real wheel. fuel stops leaking after it drops below 3/4 full. took the car to the audi dealership thinking it was failure of the rollover/filler neck valve recall again (nhtsa recall #08v157000). audi said the filler neck was dry, but t…”
2018-03-06 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2002 audi a6. while driving approximately 55 mph, there was an odor of smoke. the contact observed smoke coming through the vents on the front driver's side. in addition, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. there were no injuries sustained. a fire report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a towing facility. a dealer was…”
2013-08-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 125,690 mi“i was driving at about 65 mph. i went to pass another car in a passing zone so i accelerated full throttle. the gas pedal stuck and the car continued to accelerate. i braked and maneuvered the car to the side of the road and turned it off. after a while it released. i started the car again and continued home, not pushing the pedal down any farther …”
2013-07-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 72,000 mi“fuel vapors and leaking fuel appears when the fuel tank is filled beyond 3/4 tank. this is unsafe for the car to be parked inside of the garage. the fumes make passengers feel ill. audi service departments want to charge over $2500 to repair. a recall for the rollover valve has been performed; however the audi service techs say the leakage is comin…”
2013-05-02 · Power Train · 122,700 mi“transmission failure while driving on freeway. fourth time in 3 years. each time the transmission was replaced. audi refuses to acknowledge the failure of the cvt transmission on that model. it is a danger to public safety. *tr…”
2013-02-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 61,000 mi“i recently bought my audi and throughout the summer it drove just fine, but once winter came around and the temperatures dropped, i noticed the smell of gas in my car as soon as it was started. i opened the hood and there was gas spraying from what looked like all six fuel injectors. so i took the car to a mechanic, where they replaced numerous thi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.