2002 Audi S6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Tires (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
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 (80)
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.
Electrical System 2019-09-17 · A0019252011732_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
00 software version management (svm), operating instructions
Exterior Lighting 2017-07-31 · A941791 2012749- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
Equipment 2017-06-28 · SM 44-2017 EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Showing the 6 most recent of 80 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-06-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel is leaking from the top of the driver side of fuel tank. appears to be near to rollover nipple that was previously recalled in 2010. result: accumulation of fuel near exhaust - fire hazard.…”
2015-03-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi s6. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was released and the accelerator pedal was depressed in cold temperatures, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where unknown repairs were performed. however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technicia…”
2010-08-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 110,342 mi“on 10 aug 2010 my 2002 audi s6 avant fuel tank rollover valve hose nipple began leaking fuel vapors and liquid. the leak which is caused by the same material failure noted in nhtsa campaign # 08v157000 and is a serious safety risk because of fuel and fuel vapor exposure to hot exhaust and other possible ignition sources. in this case the plastic …”
2009-10-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 59,000 mi“fuel leaking from the gas storage unit. *tr…”
2004-01-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,000 mi“dangerous random loss of throttle responsiveness; erratic transmission shift function . *ak…”
2003-03-10 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 125 mi“vehicle exhibits loss of throttle response and power if accelerator pedal is depressed under certain circumstances.*jb…”
2002-08-30 · Tires“tire exploded (at freeway speed) and disintegrated causing me to be immediately driving on the wheel (damaging the wheel) until i could get over to the right shoulder and stop.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.